Category: Cats

Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories

From the Roof

“Whatcha doing up there Benji?” “Defending my territory Sue.  I can see everything great from up here.” “I wish you wouldn’t climb on the roof Benji. It makes me nervous.” “Why?”  he asked.  “Cats like high places. All my ancestors were climbers you know.”… Continue Reading “From the Roof”

Cat Files

You know the old adage, ‘a place for everything and everything in its place?’ Well I kept losing track of Benji. So I tried filing him but I couldn’t close the drawer again. He fit better in the basket on my desk but he… Continue Reading “Cat Files”

Benji Wonders

“You weren’t planning on going without me were you??” – Benji

Chilling in the Garden with a Kitty on My Lap

I went outside to sit by the stream and before you know it Benji appeared and took his place.  Of course I had my camera nearby (I don’t leave home without it) and got a few pictures of the sweet one on my lap.… Continue Reading “Chilling in the Garden with a Kitty on My Lap”

Photo Shoot with Tiger in the Garden

“Hey Tiger, how’s it going?” “Well Sue, to be honest with you. I’ve been feeling left out.” “Really Tiger? Why’s that?” “You did a story on the garden the other day –  Benji was in it – but I wasn’t.  It seems like you’re… Continue Reading “Photo Shoot with Tiger in the Garden”

Morning Tour of the May Garden

I woke early to find the sun rising in the garden. It shined on the garden beds anchored by the clematis which is still the star of the show. Other plants are waking up too like this old fashioned fragrant rose. The strawberry bed… Continue Reading “Morning Tour of the May Garden”

Catnip or Catmint? Let the Cats Decide! — Katzenworld

Catnip or Catmint? Let the Cats Decide!  A Story of Tiger and Benji on the Katzenworld site today.  You may remember it. I used to have a nice patch of catmint growing happily next to the fence, wild and messy looking at times but… Continue Reading “Catnip or Catmint? Let the Cats Decide! — Katzenworld”

Beautiful Cat Eyes

For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Eyes, here’s the handsome Benji resting in the garden bed, clearly focused and seeing all. ~ Susanne

Benji is the Best Medicine

I’m in bed today with a bad cold  (are there any good ones?)  but Benji wants to play. “Come on, Sue!” he says.  “Bet you can’t find me.” “Bet I can’t either, Benji.” “Over here Sue!” Of course I can’t resist and I’m up… Continue Reading “Benji is the Best Medicine”

Tiger’s Corner

Three years ago I mustered up the courage to start this blog ~ with a little help from my feline friends! Since then the forest in back is gone, the sweet Benji has come to join us, but otherwise much remains the same. Here’s… Continue Reading “Tiger’s Corner”