Category: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
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”
Posted on June 24, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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I wandered in the garden one morning and found Tiger and Benji apparently at odds. It was mostly Tiger who needed cheering up. “Hey Tiger, you handsome boy! How are you doing?” “Oh I don’t know Sue. I don’t feel very handsome. Did you… Continue Reading “Wisdom from Cats in the Garden”
Category: Cats, GardensTags: Aging, Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Gardening, Inspiration, Life, Tiger, Wisdom, Youth
Posted on June 22, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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Sorry if you have to work today. I think I shall stay right here. In the zone. Happy Friday. ~ Susanne and Benji
Posted on June 10, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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A little TV, followed by some light reading makes a cat plum tired out. That’s Tiger on a rainy afternoon. ~ Susanne
Posted on June 6, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
23 Comments
This is Benji and even though I am a full-grown cat I will never be as big as Tiger. But it doesn’t matter. In my dreams I still soar. Just like before: https://catsandtrailsandgardentales.com/2017/03/19/in-my-dreams-i-soar/ Only better. ~ Benji
Posted on June 1, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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‘Benji, we need to talk.’ ‘Sure Sue. I’m always available. Just give me a minute or two to sharpen up my claws.’ ‘Actually Benji, that’s what I want to talk to you about. My chair is not a scratching post.’ ‘Really Sue? How… Continue Reading “The Continuing Saga of Benji and the Chair”
Posted on May 23, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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The boys are happy in green. And with each other. They’re happy garden cats. ~ Susanne, Tiger and Benji
Posted on April 23, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
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I was wondering how to mark the two year anniversary of Cats and Trails and Garden Tales, but I was feeling tongue-tied until this boy showed up to help. ‘Just do what you’ve been doing,’ he said. Okay, I thought, I’ll share a… Continue Reading “Two Years with Cats and Trails and Garden Tales”
Posted on April 22, 2018
by Susanne Swanson
10 Comments
I watched the cats in the backyard today. There was Tiger. And there was Benji. I love them both. But I’d rather be like Benji. ~ Susanne
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