Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Life
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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A Conversation with Benji in Quarantine
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“When’s it gonna end, Sue?” “What’s that Benji?” “This confinement. It’s getting on my nerves.” “It’s only been a week Benji. Besides. You’re not in quarantine.” “But you are Sue. And it feels longer in…
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Morning Crazies in the Office
“What gets into you Benji?” “What do you mean Sue?” “In the morning I mean. You become a different animal. Like a wild cat.” “Pent up energy. Just like you Sue.” “Huh?” “You were a wild woman this morning. The way you turned this… Continue Reading “Morning Crazies in the Office”
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Hoist a Paw
It’s late afternoon and I’m in the kitchen making dinner. The boys hear the pantry door open and show up with eager eyes. I know why. “Who wants a snack?” I say. “Raise your paw.” They answer by dancing around. I find the treats… Continue Reading “Hoist a Paw”
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A Week Like No Other
We’ve had relentless, pounding rain in the Pacific Northwest all week long but this morning broke like springtime. We went to Coulon Park for a walk and paused at the end of the lake for these views. Skyscrapers from the Seattle skyline can be… Continue Reading “A Week Like No Other”
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Hindsight is Always 2020 – A look Back
We started 2020 in the Pacific Northwest lamenting the rain and planning an escape to where the sun always shines. For us that was Oahu and the timing in February was perfect – a month later would be too late. In early March we… Continue Reading “Hindsight is Always 2020 – A look Back”
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