Category: Cats
cats, kittens, and all things feline
Posted on April 28, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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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”
Posted on April 22, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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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”
Posted on April 13, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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After a bizarre winter in the Great Northwest – featuring summer temperatures and record-breaking snowfall – we have now settled into a typical rainy spring. The garden is loving it and new plants are being thoroughly watered in. Cats seek shelter wherever they can… Continue Reading “Cats Seeking Shelter in the Rainy Northwest and Baseball”
Posted on April 11, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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I said these words to our two feline residents and they were puzzled. “What’s a pet?” asked Benji. “Um, well,” I replied, a bit startled by the look in his eyes. “According to the dictionary it’s a tamed animal kept for companionship.” “Tamed?” questioned… Continue Reading “Happy National Pet Day!”
Posted on April 9, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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Poor Benji looks so cute when he’s sleeping that I’m compelled to take many pictures of him, which he seems to tolerate even while tossing and turning, until he tells me enough is enough and I finally get the message. ~ Susanne and Benji
Posted on April 6, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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It was inevitable that the real spring would finally show up in the Pacific Northwest. Where it rains, then it shines, then it blows, then it rains again. Today was such a day. But in between those rain squalls Benji and I managed to… Continue Reading “A Rainy Day in the Spring Garden”
Posted on April 2, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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Any questions? ~ Susanne and Benji
Posted on March 30, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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I asked myself this question even as I sought to buy another – to replace Benji’s favorite which had gone missing again. I took an inventory of existing toys and there were over 20 not including those in hiding. But none as good as… Continue Reading “How Many Toys Does One Kitty Need?”
Posted on March 26, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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A short story of Benji and Tiger from the early days – and after a certain election – in case you missed it ~ and the lessons still pertain.
Posted on March 23, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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Inquiring minds want to know. ~ Benji
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 