Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Life
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”
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!”
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”
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
Memories of Turkey Day
When I was growing up my favorite part of Thanksgiving wasn’t the turkey. Neither was it the dressing or the sweet potatoes which are my favorites today but not then. What I remember most are the hors d’oeuvres and the wine flips and the… Continue Reading “Memories of Turkey Day”
About that Bomb Cyclone
It hit last night with a vengeance. Hundreds of thousands in the region are without power, including us. I’m posting on my phone, then will head outside to help clean up the mess, branches and debris everywhere. Fire in the fireplace and cats are… Continue Reading “About that Bomb Cyclone”
Rainy Days and Mondays, of Cats and Falling Leaves
It’s a blustery, rainy day in the Great Northwest and this is the scene from my office window. Most of the leaves are hanging on, though some have let go, landing on my car, where I enjoy them on my windshield. Inside, Benji is… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Mondays, of Cats and Falling Leaves”
Reflecting on Still Waters
And closer to home, last week at Anthony’s Homeport in Des Moines, where we celebrated our 42nd Anniversary. Yes, a time for reflection. For #Wordless Wednesday ~ Susanne
Fair and Square
How could I resist? We made it to the Washington State Fair last week, as we have for as many years as I can remember. It’s the largest fair in the Pacific Northwest, formerly and forever known to locals as ‘Puyallup Fair.’ I do… Continue Reading “Fair and Square”
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