Category: Cats
cats, kittens, and all things feline
Posted on May 12, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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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”
Posted on May 10, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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“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”
Posted on May 8, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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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”
Posted on May 5, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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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”
Posted on May 1, 2019
by Susanne Swanson
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For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Eyes, here’s the handsome Benji resting in the garden bed, clearly focused and seeing all. ~ Susanne
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