Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on October 19, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
On a cold and rainy day – it’s good to be Benji – snug as a bug in a rug. ~ Susanne
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cats, Pets, Sleeping Cats
Posted on October 7, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
After a week of smooth sailing down the West Coast under summery blue skies and sunshine – lazy days spent at sea and excursions at ports of call – we returned to beautiful, cold and damp, Seattle. I’m still getting my land legs back… Continue Reading “After a Week of Cruising”
Posted on September 30, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Tiger, I need to talk to you.” “Sure Sue, what is it?” “I wanted to let you know that Benji and I won a spot in the International Cat Care Calendar for 2020.” “So I heard.” “I entered him into the competition because the… Continue Reading “A Promise to Tiger”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Photography, Tiger
Posted on September 13, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Happy September 13th to me and Benji, for Benji made the International Cat Care Calendar for 2020 – out of 1,500 entries but then who’s counting? He’s in the corner on my lap. 😻 – Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, InternationalCatCare
Posted on September 12, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Do you ever have one of those nights when you just can’t get to sleep? You toss and turn looking for that perfect position trying to get comfortable but nothing seems to work … Until … finally! Me too. ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Sleeping Cats
Posted on September 6, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Yesterday we headed south to Puyallup for our annual visit to the Washington State Fair, but not before this happened. “Please Sue can I come too?” “Sorry Benji no. The fair is for people.” “Really Sue? No animals allowed at all?” “Well, not exactly… Continue Reading “Benji and the Fair”
Category: Cats, TravelTags: Benji, Cat stories, Pets, Puyallup Fair, Travel, Washington State Fair
Posted on August 31, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I couldn’t let the Lens-Artists Challenge Precious Pets go by without sharing pictures of the cats who’ve been part of our lives these past many years. I’ll start with dear Annie, the only Siamese I ever had and the most long-lived of them all. She… Continue Reading “Precious Cats”
Category: CatsTags: Animals, Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Lens-Artists, Pets, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on August 27, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Though summer is slipping by I still have many travels and adventures – past, present and future – to share with you. But in the meantime – while I am working on them – here’s a picture of Benji to tide you over. Susanne… Continue Reading “Heads Up with Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, Pets
Posted on August 23, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Three years ago we brought home the cutest kitty from Seattle Humane and named him Benji. It was the best pick we ever made and to celebrate I thought I’d share a few pictures of him from the last few years. Here he is… Continue Reading “Happy Anniversary to Benji!”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Rescue cats, seattle humane, Tiger
Posted on August 20, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“I’m feeling neglected, Sue.” “I’m sorry Benji. I know I’ve been busy and haven’t given you enough quality time.” “Well I’m glad you recognize that. I’ve been trying very hard to get your attention.” “I know Benji. You’ve been a bit of a… Continue Reading “Catching Up with Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets