Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Life
Blackberries are Free for the Picking!
It’s August and the blackberries are ripening. I like them myself but not quite as much as my mom does. I think she loves them not only because they’re sweet and plentiful, but mostly because they’re free. Free food for the picking appeals to… Continue Reading “Blackberries are Free for the Picking!”
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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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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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A Fresh Start
This is the view from my office where Benji keeps watch from the window seat Bob built for him. It turned out to be timely, as it wasn’t long afterwards, that Benji was confined to the house. I’ve done my best to entertain him… Continue Reading “A Fresh Start”
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There is still beauty
Yesterday I walked this path along the Cedar River in Renton, to get a final glimpse of the Gingko tree, which never disappoints. Red leaves lined the trail and carpeted the ground, with a few gingko leaves joining here and there. It was a… Continue Reading “There is still beauty”
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Pie on Pi
We had pie on pi day. Did you? At Copper Creek, Mt Rainier. A day well spent. -Susanne
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A Conversation with Tiger and Benji – Over the Hump
“I’m concerned about you Sue,” said Tiger. “What he said,” chimed in Benji. “That’s interesting, boys. I’ve been worried about you too! “ “You – worried about us? Why??” “I had to ignore you! And didn’t know how you’d handle it. But I want… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Tiger and Benji – Over the Hump”
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September Kismet and School Daze
September is my favorite month, the blending of summer and fall, a time of beginnings and endings. It reminds me of those early days of grade school – seven years to be exact – spent at Frank B. Cooper School. The building is still… Continue Reading “September Kismet and School Daze”
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