Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Cats Seeking Shelter in the Rainy Northwest and Baseball
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”
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Happy National Pet Day!
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!”
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Benji the Cute Sleeper
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
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A Rainy Day in the Spring Garden
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”
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How Many Toys Does One Kitty Need?
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?”
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Notes on Tolerance from Tiger and Benji
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.
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Happy Birthday Sweet Tiger
“Hey Tiger, you handsome boy – how you doing?” “Oh I don’t know Sue. I’m feeling kind of blue.” “Well, I have something to cheer you up! Do you know what day it is?” “Tuesday I think,” he replied. “Yes Tiger. But even better… Continue Reading “Happy Birthday Sweet Tiger”
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A Saturday in the Garden
The weather has turned at long last and spring is finally here. And there’s nothing more I’d rather do on a Saturday then spend such a day in the garden with the boys. The pretense is gardening and I will do some of… Continue Reading “A Saturday in the Garden”
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