Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Benji and the New Post
“Good morning, Benji. Just wanted to thank you for your cooperation.” “Who, me? What for, Sue?” “I think you know, Benj, but I’ll spell it out for you anyway. For using the new post.” “Oh, that? Not to worry, Sue. My middle name is… Continue Reading “Benji and the New Post”
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Cats Behaving Badly – or just Behaving as Cats
“Benji, guess what? I got a new book. It’s called, “Cats Behaving Badly - Why Cats do the Naughty Things They Do,” by Celia Haddon. “Is Tiger acting up again, Sue?” “Actually no, Benji, I was thinking of you.” “Me?? What on earth are you talking about?”… Continue Reading “Cats Behaving Badly – or just Behaving as Cats”
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Comforting Cats in Sickness and in Health
After good health for all of 2023, the new year arrived and brought me a cold, remember those? Not the bad one going around that lasts up to 3 weeks, but apparently the shorter version, just a few days long. Still, I was miserable… Continue Reading “Comforting Cats in Sickness and in Health”
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Happy New Year from the Cats and the Birds!
Today was fresh and green, just like the new year, and I was called into the garden. The cats joined me for a while, Tiger content to inspect and meander, Benji, escaping under the fence. I filled the wheelbarrow with winter debris, then looked… Continue Reading “Happy New Year from the Cats and the Birds!”
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Till Next Year – Parting Shots of the Boys
About this time every year I sign off from the blog for a week or so. Somewhat begrudgingly as I really do enjoy blogging. But for me – and perhaps you – a break is in order, while I refuel before heading into a… Continue Reading “Till Next Year – Parting Shots of the Boys”
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Rainy Days and Cats and Mondays
It’s a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest and the cats are getting restless. The humans are too. Benji is out of sorts, and I do what I can to cheer him up, pulling out his favorite toys, until we’re both too tired to… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Cats and Mondays”
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Saturday Caturday with Benji
Starting the day with a kitty on my lap. Happy Caturday! ~ Susanne and Benji
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Benji in the Funny Pages
I’ve had many cats in my day, and all were unique and wonderful. But none made me laugh like Benji so I’m happy to share him for this week’s Sunday Stills, #Funny Pages. Benji and the Mystery Cat Scaredy Cat Invasion of the Cat… Continue Reading “Benji in the Funny Pages”
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You’ve Come A Long Way, Boys!
Seven years ago we brought Benji home as a companion for Tiger; Tiger was skeptical to say the least, and demanded the following be put in writing: “Sue has confirmed that I shall retain #1 Feline status which means that Benji must needs be… Continue Reading “You’ve Come A Long Way, Boys!”
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Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Benji!
“So sorry, Benji!” “What’s up, Sue?” “I totally forgot your ‘gotcha day!’ We brought you home from Seattle Humane 7 years ago August 26th. I’m a week late but I still wanted to let you know what a great kitty you’ve been. Well, most… Continue Reading “Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Benji!”
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