Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
cats, kittens, and all things feline
“Do you have a white cat?” he asked. “There’s a dead cat in the backyard.” He spoke straight and with a heavy Russian accent. Our neighbor and handyman had been working for hours in the rain carrying off sludgy pine needles from our roof and… Continue Reading “The Handyman”
Is it the jet lag, time change or bad weather? Usually, I’m ready for home after vacation, this time not so much. I had gotten used to slow mornings, lazy days, and beach walks. Sunshine, palm trees, and playing in ocean waves. Goodbye Maui… Continue Reading “Gray skies and post vacation doldrums..”
Just another day watching TV in the office. Wonder what he’s so grouchy about? Better not find out. – Benji
This is Benji and let me just say it up front, right out loud: I am not a vegetarian. No, not from my youth. Neither were my ancestors. Nor my big brother Tiger. We are all hunters. If this bothers you then read no… Continue Reading “The mouse had no chance”
I woke up too early this morning and after a few restless hours ventured outside as the sun was peeking through the woods, painting everything with a rosy glow. Tiger was pleased to join me. ~ Susanne
I don’t know why they clipped my ear, I wasn’t born this way; It makes me different from the rest, A badge of my dismay. Despite the cut I’m still the same, I haven’t changed within; The wildness they had hoped to cure Still lurks… Continue Reading “The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji”
Seems like only yesterday I asked please no more rain and today I woke up to this. It’s soft and pretty and wet and I want to play in it but it’s deeper than me. But Tiger wasn’t afraid at all. I didn’t know he was so brave…… Continue Reading “I asked for the rain to go away ….”