Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Life
Just Keep Swimming – like the Salmon!
I wanted to share something for this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge, #Swim, but I’m really not much of a swimmer. (Don’t get me wrong, I loved swimming in lakes when I was a kid, and I still love splashing around in warm ocean waves… Continue Reading “Just Keep Swimming – like the Salmon!”
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Susanne with an ‘S’
My sister is in Germany and sent me this picture. That’s how you spell it: just like the bottle says. She managed to find a coke with her name on it, too, though spelling was never an issue. We are sisters. Sharing with #SimplyRed.… Continue Reading “Susanne with an ‘S’”
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What is Patriotism?
It’s hard to define but you know it when you see it. It’s not the love of a particular government or administration, it’s the love of country and its people and principles, demonstrated by ordinary citizens. And not so ordinary heroes. When I was… Continue Reading “What is Patriotism?”
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They Call it Pleasant Harbor
Pleasant Harbor, on Hood Canal – I feel like I grew up there, though in fact, we only visited my grandparents, who owned a restaurant and shop above the harbor. During the summers, we’d take the road or trail through the woods down to… Continue Reading “They Call it Pleasant Harbor”
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Benji, One Year Later – Still Soaring!
“Benji, you’re so inspirational!” “Why do you say that, Sue?” “The way you adjusted this past year. Actually – more than adjusted. You embraced your new life with gusto!” “Just living my best cat life, Sue.” “The accommodations help. First the steps, then the… Continue Reading “Benji, One Year Later – Still Soaring!”
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Road Trip to Napa – Yountville, Calistoga, Sonoma and Trinity Road!
After traveling a day and a half from Seattle, we arrived in beautiful Napa Valley where we were greeted with mile upon mile of vineyards! According to Napa Vintners, there are approximately 700 grape growers in Napa County and 475 physical wineries in Napa… Continue Reading “Road Trip to Napa – Yountville, Calistoga, Sonoma and Trinity Road!”
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A Fresh Start
This is the view from my office where Benji keeps watch from the window seat Bob built for him. It turned out to be timely, as it wasn’t long afterwards, that Benji was confined to the house. I’ve done my best to entertain him… Continue Reading “A Fresh Start”
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Bobcat Sighting and we now have Indoor Cats!
A bobcat came into our backyard yesterday in broad daylight and looked through the window at Tiger and Benji. I have never even seen one in the wild before, much less in a residential neighborhood. After this scary sighting, we will now officially have… Continue Reading “Bobcat Sighting and we now have Indoor Cats!”
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A Conversation and Playtime with Benji
“I’m bored, Sue. There’s nothing to do. It’s too cold and rainy to go outside. And due to my um, shortage, I can’t do the things I used to do.” “I’m not thrilled with the weather either, Benji. And I have shortages of my… Continue Reading “A Conversation and Playtime with Benji”
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Until Next Year
Just a few pictures of Benji, who despite the cropped ear and missing leg, remains as cute as ever. May we all be as content as he is. Taking the rest of the year off. Hope to see you again in 2025! ~ Susanne
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