Tag: Cats
cats, kittens, and all things feline
Posted on February 4, 2017
by Susanne Swanson
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Rain rain go away. It makes me tired. ~ Benji
Posted on January 26, 2017
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Benji and today was a good day to be a cat. First let me say I am a very good hunter. (As good or better than my older brother who seems to be losing his touch. I am not at all jealous.)… Continue Reading “Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life”
Posted on January 17, 2017
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Tiger and as you know I am the senior cat in residence. I shall turn 9 this spring in human years (not to be confused with the 9 lives of which I am on # 3) which makes me eligible for cat discounts. The point is, I’m starting… Continue Reading “Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat”
Posted on January 14, 2017
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Benji and every day is fun when you’re outside and unseen. My favorite spot is on the perch Bob made for me. It’s best when it’s sunny and dry but it even works nice in the rain because the branches overhead provide… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji”
Posted on January 9, 2017
by Susanne Swanson
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The room was cozy and warm and Tiger was sleeping on the bed alone. I’m tired too and decide to join for a nap. A few minutes later here comes Benji. “Still room,” he thought to himself. “Perhaps if I’m really quiet he won’t notice.” Tiger’s… Continue Reading “Cat Overtures”
Posted on December 31, 2016
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Tiger and I have something to say as 2016 is coming to a close and I am in a reflective mood. One human year is quite long for cats and this one was not easy for me. When it started out I was still missing my big brother… Continue Reading “Hopeful: Reflections from Tiger on my lives so far…”
Posted on December 21, 2016
by Susanne Swanson
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ENTHUSIASM lives in a cat named Benji . It starts before dawn when the morning is heavy and I am twisted and sleepy and he touches his nose to mine. I stir and stroke his head and that is all. Undeterred he touches my cheek with his paw and meows quietly. “Ah, go away… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Enthusiasm lives in a cat named Benji”
Posted on December 20, 2016
by Susanne Swanson
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This is Benji and Sue asked me to tell you about my good fortune. When my mama delivered me and my brothers and sisters it was into a home where forty other cats already lived with human Cat Mama. From the start I knew… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Fortune”
Posted on December 19, 2016
by Susanne Swanson
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‘Relax!’ they said as if relaxing was the furthest thing from their mind. A condemning word to those given over to analysis and rumination.. Rather than commanding a behavior unknown to some I prefer to learn from the experts who have made it their life and art… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Relax”
Posted on December 16, 2016
by Susanne Swanson
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The moon waits faithfully for the sun to appear while Benji and Tiger contemplate their day.
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 