Posted on December 3, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Good morning boys,’” I say. “Winter is on the way. Time to clean up the fall garden.” Tiger’s ready. Benji too. “Benji, it looks like we have an intruder. You know what to do.” And he does. Then we tackle the garden beds. Tiger…
Posted on November 2, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
After years and years and generations of cats it was finally time to replace the old chair in my office. I was waiting to see how Benji would react as nobody enjoyed that chair as much as he did. I found the perfect replacement. …
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Ginspired, Home, Life, Pets, Sleeping Cats
Posted on October 27, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Watcha doin’ there Benji?” “Takin’ my bath, Sue. Getting ready for the big trip.” “What trip is that Benji?” “I don’t know. Wherever it is your going. I’d like to come along if you don’t mind.” “But Benji, you really don’t like riding in…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, humor, OneWordSunday
Posted on October 17, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Really Benji, did you have to run him out of the room?” “What do you mean Sue?” “You know what I mean Benji. Tiger was sitting there minding his own business, until you came along and ran him off. Can’t you give him a…
Posted on August 31, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
This is obvious of course but I was thinking particularly about travel. On our recent trip to the Oregon Coast we saw many happy dogs with their owners, around town and especially walking, running and cavorting about on the beach. I saw no…
Category: Cats, TravelTags: Benji, Cat Lovers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Tiger, Travel
Posted on August 27, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Benji! Do you know what today is?” “No, what??” he asked. “Two years ago we brought you home from Seattle Humane to live with us – and I’m so glad we did! You’re the best cat ever!” “Aw, really Sue? I bet you…
Category: CatsTags: Benj, Brothers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Rescue cats, Tiger
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…
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…
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’ *****…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Cute cat pictures, Rescue cats, Sincerely
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…
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, Cute cat pictures, Dreams, Sleeping Cats
