Tag: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

The Continuing Saga of Benji and the Chair

‘Benji, we need to talk.’ ‘Sure Sue.  I’m always available.  Just give me a minute or two to sharpen up my claws.’ ‘Actually Benji, that’s what I want to talk to you about.  My chair is not a scratching post.’ ‘Really Sue?   How… Continue Reading “The Continuing Saga of Benji and the Chair”

Final Weekly Photo Challenge: All Time Favorites

Time to say goodbye to The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge with the final prompt, ‘All Time Favorites.’  So here you go. Happy Sleeping Cats Trails of the Pacific Northwest Soos Creek Botanical Garden All-Time Favorites Thanks Daily Post for the inspiration! ~  Susanne

Happy Garden Cats

The boys are happy in green. And with each other. They’re happy garden cats. ~ Susanne, Tiger and Benji

Sunrise in the Garden

I woke early one morning and wandered in my garden just before sunrise. I found the clematis climbing the evergreen shrubs nearby, its pale pink blossoms made lovelier by the contrast.  Smart plant that clematis. I stopped to admire the garden art, lit from… Continue Reading “Sunrise in the Garden”

Two Years with Cats and Trails and Garden Tales

I was wondering how to mark the two year anniversary of Cats and Trails and Garden Tales, but I was feeling tongue-tied until this boy showed up to help. ‘Just do what you’ve been doing,’  he said.   Okay, I thought,  I’ll share a… Continue Reading “Two Years with Cats and Trails and Garden Tales”

I’d Rather be like Benji

I watched the cats in the backyard today. There was Tiger. And there was Benji. I love them both.  But I’d rather be like Benji. ~ Susanne

Benji and the Chair

I have a special chair in my office.  I’ve had it many years and I’m starting to feel the springs in the seat.  Many cats have made their mark on it including the current feline residents.  All have loved it but none as much… Continue Reading “Benji and the Chair”

A Smile on the Face of the Tiger

For this week’s photo challenge I give you the sleeping Tiger. I do believe that is a smile on his face. Smile ~ Susanne

Benji the Cover Cat

“Hey Benji, remember when you were just a young lad and we took pictures of you for American Rescue Cat?  We had to take a lot to finally get one that was suitable.  They’re all here in  The many faces of Benji “Wow Sue, … Continue Reading “Benji the Cover Cat”

The Kitties and the Catnip

I used to have a nice patch of catmint growing next to the fence, a bit ratty looking at times but loved by both kitties. One day, after a zealous weeding frenzy, my husband asked me to come out and take a look at… Continue Reading “The Kitties and the Catnip”