Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on August 6, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
‘Hey Benji. What are you doing there?’ ‘Waiting for you Sue!’ he replied. ‘On the trailer step?’ I asked. ‘Yes!’ he said. ‘Tiger and I talked it over and we want to go camping with you. I thought this would be the best place… Continue Reading “Can We Come Too?”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Camping, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, R Pod, RV's, Tiger
Posted on July 30, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Benji, I’d like to practice taking a selfie. Can you help me out?” “Sure Sue, what’s a selfie?” “It’s when you use your phone to take a picture of yourself. It seems like everyone’s doing it and they look so good in the… Continue Reading “Benji and the Selfie”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Photography, Selfie
Posted on July 12, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
Sue asked me to draft a letter so she could close it with the salutation, ‘Sincerely, Benji.’ I don’t know why but here goes. ‘Dear Sue, I like sitting on your desk when you are there. You are my best friend. Sincerely, Benji’ *****… Continue Reading “Sincerely, Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Rescue cats, Sincerely
Posted on June 30, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
This is Benji and I love being a cat. Everything I do makes me happy, especially whatever I am doing currently. Sleeping on my new perch is a good example. First I take a deep breath and stretch as long as I can. You… Continue Reading “Happy Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 24, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
I wandered in the garden one morning and found Tiger and Benji apparently at odds. It was mostly Tiger who needed cheering up. “Hey Tiger, you handsome boy! How are you doing?” “Oh I don’t know Sue. I don’t feel very handsome. Did you… Continue Reading “Wisdom from Cats in the Garden”
Category: Cats, GardensTags: Aging, Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Gardening, Inspiration, Life, Tiger, Wisdom, Youth
Posted on June 22, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
Sorry if you have to work today. I think I shall stay right here. In the zone. Happy Friday. ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 6, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
This is Benji and even though I am a full-grown cat I will never be as big as Tiger. But it doesn’t matter. In my dreams I still soar. Just like before: https://catsandtrailsandgardentales.com/2017/03/19/in-my-dreams-i-soar/ Only better. ~ Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Dreams, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 1, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
‘Benji, we need to talk.’ ‘Sure Sue. I’m always available. Just give me a minute or two to sharpen up my claws.’ ‘Actually Benji, that’s what I want to talk to you about. My chair is not a scratching post.’ ‘Really Sue? How… Continue Reading “The Continuing Saga of Benji and the Chair”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, humor, Trouble
Posted on May 23, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
The boys are happy in green. And with each other. They’re happy garden cats. ~ Susanne, Tiger and Benji
Posted on May 16, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
I woke early one morning and wandered in my garden just before sunrise. I found the clematis climbing the evergreen shrubs nearby, its pale pink blossoms made lovelier by the contrast. Smart plant that clematis. I stopped to admire the garden art, lit from… Continue Reading “Sunrise in the Garden”
Category: Gardens, Sunrise-SunsetTags: Benji, Cats, Clematis, Garden Whimsy, Gardens, Pacific Northwest