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Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on March 29, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
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!”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, quarantine
Posted on March 28, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
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
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”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, crows, Office humor
Posted on March 26, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
“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”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, coronavirus, faith, life lessons, Pets, quarantine
Posted on March 11, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
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
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”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Sleeping Cats
Posted on February 29, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
Happy February 29th! ~ Susanne
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, Leap Year
Posted on February 24, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
It goes without saying that I miss the boys whenever I’m away and I’m certain they miss me too. So I need to make it up to them as best I can. Tiger is happy with a good scratching but Benji wants to play.… Continue Reading “Playful Benji”
Posted on February 3, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
“We need to talk, Sue.” “Sure Tiger, what is it?” “It’s the boy, Sue. He won’t leave me alone.” “I understand Tiger. I’m having the same problem.” “Really?” he asked. “You too?” “Oh yes, me too! Benji insists on joining me at my… Continue Reading “A Story of Tiger and Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Tiger
Posted on January 23, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
As winter drags on and spring seems out of reach I’m already wishing for summer so I can revel in the garden soak in the sunshine and rest in the shade by the stream. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Summer Scenes. ~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales