Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Kittie Photo Shoot in the Garden
“Okay boys,” I said. “Spring is here and it’s a sunny day. I’d like to get a few shots of you two in the garden, okay?” “Fine by me,” says Tiger. “How about this?” “Perfect,” I say. “Alright with me’” says Benji. “How’s this?”… Continue Reading “Kittie Photo Shoot in the Garden”
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In my dreams I soar!
This is Benji and I am not what you call a big cat. From the beginning they called me the runt of the litter. (No thank you for that.) Sue even still doubts my birthday. Much too small to be that old she said… Continue Reading “In my dreams I soar!”
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The Incredible Tao
This is Benji and I like Tao, the brave Siamese in the Incredible Journey. The dogs were nice to tag along but that cat really kept it together with his wits. He is my hero. I tried to talk to him but he was… Continue Reading “The Incredible Tao”
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Go outside and play she said
Benji here and that is what she said as she pushed me out the door. Even though it was pouring rain. I don’t like the rain and get crazy bored inside. Nothing small and living to chase. Hardly any bugs to eat (though I do find… Continue Reading “Go outside and play she said”
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The Handyman
“Do you have a white cat?” he asked. “There’s a dead cat in the backyard.” He spoke straight and with a heavy Russian accent. Our neighbor and handyman had been working for hours in the rain carrying off sludgy pine needles from our roof and… Continue Reading “The Handyman”
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Gray skies and post vacation doldrums..
Is it the jet lag, time change or bad weather? Usually, I’m ready for home after vacation, this time not so much. I had gotten used to slow mornings, lazy days, and beach walks. Sunshine, palm trees, and playing in ocean waves. Goodbye Maui… Continue Reading “Gray skies and post vacation doldrums..”
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Office Antics with Benji
Just another day watching TV in the office. Wonder what he’s so grouchy about? Better not find out. – Benji
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The mouse had no chance
This is Benji and let me just say it up front, right out loud: I am not a vegetarian. No, not from my youth. Neither were my ancestors. Nor my big brother Tiger. We are all hunters. If this bothers you then read no… Continue Reading “The mouse had no chance”
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Morning sky in the woods
I woke up too early this morning and after a few restless hours ventured outside as the sun was peeking through the woods, painting everything with a rosy glow. Tiger was pleased to join me. ~ Susanne
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The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji
I don’t know why they clipped my ear, I wasn’t born this way; It makes me different from the rest, A badge of my dismay. Despite the cut I’m still the same, I haven’t changed within; The wildness they had hoped to cure Still lurks… Continue Reading “The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji”
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