Tag: Benji
Posted on April 11, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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“Hey Boys! Time to get up! It’s National Pet Day!” “Tiger?” “Benji?” “Yes Sue?” “It’s National Pet Day! I wanted to let you both know how much I value your love and companionship! ” “Sure, sure,” they said. “That’s great. We’ll celebrate right here. … Continue Reading “Happy National Pet Day!”
Posted on April 5, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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Last Sunday I made my first face mask to wear to the grocery store. I made it quickly by hand without a pattern, and it worked okay. Since then we’ve all been encouraged to wear them in public so I decided to make a… Continue Reading “Making Face Masks with Help From Benji”
Posted on April 4, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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As you may know if you follow this blog I have two kitties – Tiger and Benji. Tiger was here first and thus has seniority – but Benji gets the most press. So my apologies to you Tiger if you’ve had to take a… Continue Reading “Say Hello to the Handsome Tiger”
Posted on March 30, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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Oh hey! Benji and I are featured on Katzenworld today as they showcase winners of the International Cat Care competition. We are the month of May in the calendar. Check it out!! 🙂 Source: 2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Susanne Swanson… Continue Reading “2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Susanne Swanson from the US”
Posted on March 29, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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I, like you, have been in quarantine – staying at home – sheltering in place – or whatever else you want to call it. But it was only the last 8 days that I ACTUALLY stayed at home as I’ve been nursing a head… Continue Reading “Benji Makes Quarantine Fun!”
Posted on March 28, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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As much as Benji loved his perch he’d obviously outgrown it. It was time for an upgrade. So I found a nice one at the pet store and brought it home. “What do you think Benji?” I asked. “Hmm,” he said. “You could have… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Perch”
Posted on March 27, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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Benji and I are in the office. He’s paying attention to the crows out front. They’re getting materials for nesting, twigs and soft materials like this. I watch the pair wishing them good luck. I notice Benji has disappeared and I hear some commotion… Continue Reading “Cats and Crows from the Office”
Posted on March 26, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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“When’s it gonna end, Sue?” “What’s that Benji?” “This confinement. It’s getting on my nerves.” “It’s only been a week Benji. Besides. You’re not in quarantine.” “But you are Sue. And it feels longer in cat years.” “I suppose it does Benji. But it… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Benji in Quarantine”
Posted on March 11, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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My name is Susanne but I never heard it growing up, except on the first day of school when the teacher did roll call. “It’s Susie,’ I replied and so it was until I began working at Prudential Mutual Savings Bank in downtown Seattle.… Continue Reading “The Cats Call Me Sue”
Posted on March 3, 2020
by Susanne Swanson
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The little boy was everywhere this morning and being rather troublesome as only he can be. He started out on my lap but when I got up he’d taken over the chair. I reclaimed it but he pestered me by using it as a… Continue Reading “The Trouble with Benji”
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