Tag: Benji

Benji the Mighty Hunter

This is Benji and I am a mighty hunter.  Tiger taught me well. First, he said, you must listen with your whole body until you sense the presence of the varmints underfoot. This I practice. Then, he said, you will smell them.  Follow the… Continue Reading “Benji the Mighty Hunter”

The Most Interesting Cats in the World

This is Tiger, the mature one in the house.  I don’t always pose like this; but when I do it will be on the most luxurious blanket I can find. This is Benji and I agree you’re looking good for your age Tiger.  But… Continue Reading “The Most Interesting Cats in the World”

Happy Monday from Cats and Trails and Garden Tales

Cats After waking up all groggy and sleepy-eyed I ended up in my office with my morning coffee for a quiet time.  Tiger joined me and appreciated having the prime real estate to himself since Benji was outside.  He asked for nothing more than a little love… Continue Reading “Happy Monday from Cats and Trails and Garden Tales”

Weary of the Sunshine

“Benji,” I said. “What are you doing under there?  It must be the weather, huh? ” “Catchin’ some shade,” he said. “It’s too hot for me. The sun penetrates my fur and slows me down.  Zaps all my strength. Like this,” he said. “Oh Benji,… Continue Reading “Weary of the Sunshine”

Thinking Cat Thoughts

~Benji

The Garden, a Stream, and Benji

After a busy day out and about in long lines and traffic and life’s uncertainties, I made it back home and went into my garden to rest. Here the lavender never fails to cheer, while the scent of the woods, the sound of birdsong and the beauty of the… Continue Reading “The Garden, a Stream, and Benji”

Sleeping with Style

Sleeping. With Style. Nobody does it better. ~ Benji

Kitty Bliss

Most mornings after I rise I settle into my office with coffee in hand and shortly thereafter a kitty will appear.  If Tiger, he will saddle up next to the chair for a good scratching.  Benji will take the lap as he did this… Continue Reading “Kitty Bliss”

Today’s Reflections from Benji

Good Morning to humans everywhere and especially to Sue, my paws down favorite. Today I am in a reflective mood, pondering the mysterious intersection of the feline life and the human life.  It is a wonderful intersection indeed, though not always easy. We get along well… Continue Reading “Today’s Reflections from Benji”

Benji from the Dog House

This is Benji and today Sue put me in the ‘dog house’ (her exact words).  I don’t really know why though I suspect it had something to do with the chair incident. Every morning I like to join her in the office while she… Continue Reading “Benji from the Dog House”