Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Tag: Benji
Pileated Woodpecker – a Visitation
“It’s a woodpecker!” Bob saw him in the backyard and called me to come quickly with my camera. (He knows me well.) And not any woodpecker, a Pileated Woodpecker, the largest in North America, a flaming, red-topped beauty. I didn’t want to miss the… Continue Reading “Pileated Woodpecker – a Visitation”
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Benji’s New Stairs
“Just for you, Benji.” “What’s that, Sue?” “The new stairs.” “Oh that! About time! I appreciate it!” Benji has always had a perch in my office and had no trouble getting to it with all fours. But now as a tripod, he can’t jump… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Stairs”
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Eight Years with Benji
“How time flies when you’re having a good time, right Benji?” “I always have a good time, Sue! What exactly do you mean?” “I can’t believe it’s already been eight years since we brought you home from Seattle Humane. You were so tiny then!… Continue Reading “Eight Years with Benji”
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Lessons from Benji and Musings on Fall
“Benji, you’re amazing.” “Why do you say that, Sue?” “Because, you haven’t let your accident define you.” “What accident?” he asked. “You know. The one that … um.. damaged your leg. Did you forget something’s missing?” “I guess I did! Look at me run… Continue Reading “Lessons from Benji and Musings on Fall”
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Benji and the Vole
I’ve never been happier to see a vole disposed of. Especially when my newly tri-pawed cat did the job. If you are sensitive to this sort of thing, read no further, I understand. Benji has healed up nicely from his surgery and we are… Continue Reading “Benji and the Vole”
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A Conversation with Tiger – concerning Benji
“Thanks, Tiger.” “Sure, Sue. For what?” “For being so accommodating these past few months. I’ve had to spend so much time with Benji (understandably so) I feel like I’ve neglected you.” “No problem, Sue. He always was high maintenance. Even before his mishap.” “I… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Tiger – concerning Benji”
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Day in the Life of a Tri-Pawed
It’s a cat’s life. A three-legged cat, that is. I took Benji outside to the backyard for his morning constitution. Sometimes he’s content to rest in the grass and watch the birds; other times he only has escape on his mind. This was one… Continue Reading “Day in the Life of a Tri-Pawed”
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