Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on May 23, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
“Benji, you’re so inspirational!” “Why do you say that, Sue?” “The way you adjusted this past year. Actually – more than adjusted. You embraced your new life with gusto!” “Just living my best cat life, Sue.” “The accommodations help. First the steps, then the… Continue Reading “Benji, One Year Later – Still Soaring!”
Category: Cats, LifeTags: 3 legged cats, Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Inspiration, Life, tripawd
Posted on May 10, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
We take turns when flying. Since I’m the travel agent, I get the window going, Bob gets it on the return flight. But here at home, there’s no denying it. Benji owns the window seat. Tiger is content below. Happy Caturday from the boys!… Continue Reading “Who gets the window seat?”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Saturday Caturday, Tiger
Posted on April 26, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
“You’re welcome, Sue. For what?” “The new Fitbit, I really like it.” “What are you taking about Sue, I didn’t buy you a new Fitbit.” “No, you didn’t. And I wouldn’t have bought it either, if you hadn’t ruined the other one.” “I have… Continue Reading “Thanks, Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Cats Behaving Badly, Caturday, Fitbit, Saturday Caturday
Posted on April 5, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
In a box, of course! Happy Caturday from Susanne and Benji!
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat in a Box, Cat stories, Cats, Caturday, Saturday Caturday
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
I’m really not a bad cat parent. We were gone a few days and the boy must have taken liberties in our absence. I’ll whip him back into shape. After dinner, that is. ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Cats Behaving Badly
Posted on March 12, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
Not Benji. #WordlessWednesday. ~ Susanne
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Cute Cats, Tri-pawed, Wordless Wednesday
Posted on February 15, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
I’ve been trying to find new ways to keep Benji entertained now that he’s trapped inside by the bobcat. (Yes, the wild animal is still around and been seen on my neighbor’s’ security camera numerous times! 😦 ) I bought a few things, but… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Toy”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Saturday Caturday, Tri-pawed, tripawd
Posted on February 8, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
We’ve had snowy conditions for more than a week, and early on, I let Benji outside to check it out. He didn’t stay long, but long enough for me to get a picture of his tiny paw prints in the snow. As the weather… Continue Reading “Cat Prints in the Snow, Big and Small”
Posted on February 4, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
A bobcat came into our backyard yesterday in broad daylight and looked through the window at Tiger and Benji. I have never even seen one in the wild before, much less in a residential neighborhood. After this scary sighting, we will now officially have… Continue Reading “Bobcat Sighting and we now have Indoor Cats!”
Category: Cats, LifeTags: Adjustments, Benji, Bobcat, Cat stories, Cats, Indoor Cats, Renton, Seattle, wildlife
Posted on February 1, 2025 by Susanne Swanson
“I hope you appreciate everything we do for you, Benji.” “Of course I do, Sue, but what exactly do you mean?” “Have you noticed I’ve practically given my entire office over to you.” “First the stairs, I’m glad you use them, but they do… Continue Reading “New Window Seat – What we do for Benji!”
Category: CatsTags: 3 legged cats, Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Caturday, Cute Cats, Saturday Caturday, Tri-pawed, tripawd