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Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
cats, kittens, and all things feline
Posted on March 11, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
My name is Susanne but I never heard it growing up, except on the first day of school when the teacher did roll call. “It’s Susie,’ I replied and so it was until I began working at Prudential Mutual Savings Bank in downtown Seattle.… Continue Reading “The Cats Call Me Sue”
Posted on March 3, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
The little boy was everywhere this morning and being rather troublesome as only he can be. He started out on my lap but when I got up he’d taken over the chair. I reclaimed it but he pestered me by using it as a… Continue Reading “The Trouble with Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Sleeping Cats
Posted on February 29, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
Happy February 29th! ~ Susanne
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, Leap Year
Posted on February 24, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
It goes without saying that I miss the boys whenever I’m away and I’m certain they miss me too. So I need to make it up to them as best I can. Tiger is happy with a good scratching but Benji wants to play.… Continue Reading “Playful Benji”
Posted on February 3, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
“We need to talk, Sue.” “Sure Tiger, what is it?” “It’s the boy, Sue. He won’t leave me alone.” “I understand Tiger. I’m having the same problem.” “Really?” he asked. “You too?” “Oh yes, me too! Benji insists on joining me at my… Continue Reading “A Story of Tiger and Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Tiger
Posted on January 29, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
Tiger reminded me that I have not posted anything from him for quite some time. (Sorry Tiger.) So here’s a picture of the handsome one doing what he does best. And again in his own words, from the earliest days of this blog in… Continue Reading “Never Wake a Sleeping Tiger – Refrain”
Category: CatsTags: Cat photos, Cats, Sleeping Cats, Tiger
Posted on January 23, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
As winter drags on and spring seems out of reach I’m already wishing for summer so I can revel in the garden soak in the sunshine and rest in the shade by the stream. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Summer Scenes. ~ Susanne
Posted on January 21, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
I heard him singing from the landing this morning, bright eyed and bushy tailed. “What are you doing up there Benji?” I asked. “I’m bored, Sue. There’s nothing to do.” “Why don’t you go outside and play?” “Too cold, Sue.” “But you had a… Continue Reading “Moments with Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets
Posted on January 11, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Benji. Now that you’ve made it into your first calendar, I need to put a portfolio together for you. We need to be ready.” “What’s a portfolio Sue? And ready for what?” “Ready for the next calendar. Or contest. All models keep a… Continue Reading “Benji’s Portfolio”
Category: Cats, PhotographyTags: Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, photo shoot, Photography, Rescue cats, seattle humane
Posted on January 6, 2020 by Susanne Swanson
“C’mon Sue! Let’s play!” “Oh Benji, it’s Monday. And it’s too early besides. Why don’t you go outside to play.” “Please, Sue. It’s too cold out there.” “Okay Benji. But just a few minutes.” “Okay, I’m ready! Go!” “Faster Sue. Faster!” ‘You’re a wildcat… Continue Reading “Somebody’s Ready for Monday”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Monday
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