Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Posted on August 31, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I couldn’t let the Lens-Artists Challenge Precious Pets go by without sharing pictures of the cats who’ve been part of our lives these past many years. I’ll start with dear Annie, the only Siamese I ever had and the most long-lived of them all. She…
Category: CatsTags: Animals, Benji, Cat Lovers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Lens-Artists, Pets, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on August 20, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“I’m feeling neglected, Sue.” “I’m sorry Benji. I know I’ve been busy and haven’t given you enough quality time.” “Well I’m glad you recognize that. I’ve been trying very hard to get your attention.” “I know Benji. You’ve been a bit of a…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets
Posted on August 7, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
This morning I went outside to have my coffee by the stream and some quiet time alone. It wasn’t long before Tiger emerged from hiding and approached me where I sat. Although he’s not a lap cat, I knew he wanted to jump up…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Cats and Gardens, Life, Pets, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on March 30, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I asked myself this question even as I sought to buy another – to replace Benji’s favorite which had gone missing again. I took an inventory of existing toys and there were over 20 not including those in hiding. But none as good as…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, cats playing, Pets
Posted on March 19, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Tiger, you handsome boy – how you doing?” “Oh I don’t know Sue. I’m feeling kind of blue.” “Well, I have something to cheer you up! Do you know what day it is?” “Tuesday I think,” he replied. “Yes Tiger. But even better…
Category: CatsTags: Aging, Cat Lovers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, humor, Pets, Tiger
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Sorry Benji.” “What for Sue?” “For being so grouchy with you. I don’t mean to be.” “Refresh my memory Sue.” “This morning Benji. When you were running wild and into everything.” “Oh that,” he replied. “I’ve forgotten all about it.” “Well anyway Benji, it’s…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat Lovers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Rescue cats
Posted on February 23, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Originally posted on Cats and Trails and Garden Tales:
After we first arrived at our new home to begin the third of our nine lives, Bob & Sue put us in our own little room where we had everything we would need. They brought…
