Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
It’s a blustery, rainy day in the Great Northwest and this is the scene from my office window. Most of the leaves are hanging on, though some have let go, landing on my car, where I enjoy them on my windshield. Inside, Benji is… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Mondays, of Cats and Falling Leaves”
“Benji, is that you?” I’d already made the bed, and yet there it was, a large lump under the bedspread. “It’s me, Sue.” “Are you scared, Benji?” “No, of course not. Just looking for some privacy. And it’s warmer under here.” “You sure you… Continue Reading “Benji after Halloween”
Old buildings and graveyards Mist covered lakes and crows Gnarly tree stumps And even a cat named Benji Sharing with #Sunday Stills ~ Susanne
It’s a cold and rainy day in the Great Northwest and Benji is hunkered down inside. His eyelids are getting heavy…. Can’t hold out much longer…. Closing with a flourish. Happy Caturday from Susanne and Benji.
He’d worn out the Sketchers box though Bob tried taping it back together. Time to buy another pair of shoes or find another box. “Don’t worry, Sue, it’s fine.” “I’ll make do.” “It’s still great for napping.” Starbucks to the rescue. “How’s that, Benji?”… Continue Reading “From Sketchers to Starbucks”
“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”
“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”