Category: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Posted on August 31, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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This is obvious of course but I was thinking particularly about travel. On our recent trip to the Oregon Coast we saw many happy dogs with their owners, around town and especially walking, running and cavorting about on the beach. I saw no… Continue Reading “Cats are not Dogs”
Posted on August 27, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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“Hey Benji! Do you know what today is?” “No, what??” he asked. “Two years ago we brought you home from Seattle Humane to live with us – and I’m so glad we did! You’re the best cat ever!” “Aw, really Sue? I bet you… Continue Reading “Happy Two Years with Benji”
Posted on August 20, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Before there was Benji, Tiger had the place to himself; here’s his story of a typical day in paradise.
Posted on August 10, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Just a few pictures of happy sleeping cats to start your weekend!
Posted on August 8, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Who knew?? August 8th is International Cat Day! Well I didn’t until I was reminded by my fellow bloggers! And so I couldn’t let the day go by without sharing pictures of my favorite felines: Tiger and Benji, who went from this: to this:… Continue Reading “Happy International Cat Day!”
Posted on August 6, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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‘Hey Benji. What are you doing there?’ ‘Waiting for you Sue!’ he replied. ‘On the trailer step?’ I asked. ‘Yes!’ he said. ‘Tiger and I talked it over and we want to go camping with you. I thought this would be the best place… Continue Reading “Can We Come Too?”
Posted on July 30, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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“Hey Benji, I’d like to practice taking a selfie. Can you help me out?” “Sure Sue, what’s a selfie?” “It’s when you use your phone to take a picture of yourself. It seems like everyone’s doing it and they look so good in the… Continue Reading “Benji and the Selfie”
Posted on July 25, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Resting in the shadows near the stream, joined by friends I notice ferns imprinted on rocks, like ancient fossils. ~ Susanne
Posted on July 12, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Sue asked me to draft a letter so she could close it with the salutation, ‘Sincerely, Benji.’ I don’t know why but here goes. ‘Dear Sue, I like sitting on your desk when you are there. You are my best friend. Sincerely, Benji’ *****… Continue Reading “Sincerely, Benji”
Posted on June 30, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Benji and I love being a cat. Everything I do makes me happy, especially whatever I am doing currently. Sleeping on my new perch is a good example. First I take a deep breath and stretch as long as I can. You… Continue Reading “Happy Benji”
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 