Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on June 19, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Because I want to look like this. Not like this. (Sorry Benji.) ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Photography, Selfie
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Thanks. ~ Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 7, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Some of you may remember my Blogging and Ergonomics story last year where my office setup just wasn’t working for me. So after the new computer I finally got a new chair – several in fact – in succession. The first one was too… Continue Reading “More Joys of Ergonomics”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Ergonomics, Office
Posted on June 1, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
This is Benji’s favorite spot to sleep. I think we’re gonna need a bigger perch. ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Perch, Sleeping Cats
Posted on May 28, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Whatcha doing up there Benji?” “Defending my territory Sue. I can see everything great from up here.” “I wish you wouldn’t climb on the roof Benji. It makes me nervous.” “Why?” he asked. “Cats like high places. All my ancestors were climbers you know.”… Continue Reading “From the Roof”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, One Word Challenge Travel With Intent
Posted on May 15, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“You weren’t planning on going without me were you??” – Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats
Posted on May 10, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Tiger, how’s it going?” “Well Sue, to be honest with you. I’ve been feeling left out.” “Really Tiger? Why’s that?” “You did a story on the garden the other day – Benji was in it – but I wasn’t. It seems like you’re… Continue Reading “Photo Shoot with Tiger in the Garden”
Category: CatsTags: Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Gardens, photo shoot, Photography, Tiger
Posted on April 28, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I’m in bed today with a bad cold (are there any good ones?) but Benji wants to play. “Come on, Sue!” he says. “Bet you can’t find me.” “Bet I can’t either, Benji.” “Over here Sue!” Of course I can’t resist and I’m up… Continue Reading “Benji is the Best Medicine”
Posted on April 13, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
After a bizarre winter in the Great Northwest – featuring summer temperatures and record-breaking snowfall – we have now settled into a typical rainy spring. The garden is loving it and new plants are being thoroughly watered in. Cats seek shelter wherever they can… Continue Reading “Cats Seeking Shelter in the Rainy Northwest and Baseball”
Category: Cats, GardensTags: baseball, Cat stories, Cats, Gardening, Pacific Northwest, Rain, Seattle, seattle mariners, Spring
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I said these words to our two feline residents and they were puzzled. “What’s a pet?” asked Benji. “Um, well,” I replied, a bit startled by the look in his eyes. “According to the dictionary it’s a tamed animal kept for companionship.” “Tamed?” questioned… Continue Reading “Happy National Pet Day!”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, national pet day, Tiger