Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
My Sweet Benji
I have to admit I sometimes feel sorry for Benji. He’s making the best of his life on three legs but can’t do what he used to do. He still plays but not like before. He still climbs, but not as high. He still… Continue Reading “My Sweet Benji”
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Patient Benji
“Whatcha doing there, Benji?” “Just waiting for someone to play with me, Sue.” “Sure, Benji. Wait no more.” My sweet boy waits at the foot of our bed, where his special stairs are, with his favorite toy nearby, a leftover piece of rubber tubing,… Continue Reading “Patient Benji”
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Now that it’s Summer ….
The rain has returned to the Great Northwest, in keeping with the tradition that summer only starts in Seattle after the 4th of July. Earlier this week it was sunny and blue for our walk on Ruston Way in Tacoma. But by yesterday afternoon,… Continue Reading “Now that it’s Summer ….”
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Cool Cat in the Garden
“Who, me?” “Yes you, Benji. You wear the Yarrow well.” “Very melodious. Thanks, Sue.” Happy Caturday! ~ from Susanne and Benji
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Busy as the Birds and the Bees in the Spring Garden
Yes I’m busy, but not as busy as the bumblebees on my lavender. These tiny creatures know their job and do it well, playing a crucial role as effective pollinators. The birds are busy too. Chestnut-backed Chickadees are currently nesting in one of our… Continue Reading “Busy as the Birds and the Bees in the Spring Garden”
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Benji, One Year Later – Still Soaring!
“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!”
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On the edge, with Benji
“So tell me, Benji. There’s something I need to know.” “Sure, Sue, what is it?” “The way you sleep on the edge. At first I thought you only did it to me but now I see you do the same thing to Bob.” “And your… Continue Reading “On the edge, with Benji”
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Who gets the window seat?
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?”
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Thanks, Benji
“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”
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