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… Continue Reading “Precious Cats”
Category: CatsTags: Animals, Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Lens-Artists, Pets, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on August 23, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Three years ago we brought home the cutest kitty from Seattle Humane and named him Benji. It was the best pick we ever made and to celebrate I thought I’d share a few pictures of him from the last few years. Here he is… Continue Reading “Happy Anniversary to Benji!”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Cats, Pets, Rescue cats, seattle humane, Tiger
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… Continue Reading “Another Tale of Tiger and Benji”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Life, Pets, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on July 23, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
A story from Tiger from the early days of the blog. It’s still the same only now there are two demanding to go outside – I still oblige. 🙂 🙂
Category: CatsTags: Cat stories, Cats, Tiger
Posted on July 14, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I needed a break from pulling weeds and sat by the stream for a rest. It wasn’t long before Tiger and Benji emerged from their secret places to join me. Benji is fast and got to my lap first – while Tiger patiently waited… Continue Reading “Resting with Cats in the Garden”
Category: Cats, PhotographyTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cats, Gardens, Restful, Tiger
Posted on June 25, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Tiger?” “Yes, Sue?” “About yesterday…..” “Yes, Sue?” “Just an apology of sorts Tiger. I want you to know that I didn’t really want to coax you into the box but sometimes we do what we must rather than what we want.” “You know how… Continue Reading “Poor Tiger – A Conversation”
Category: CatsTags: Cat stories, Cats, Tiger, Veterinarian
Posted on June 20, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Before there was Benji there was Tiger. This is one of his earliest stories and reminds me it’s time to make another appointment with the jail! 🙂
Category: CatsTags: Cat stories, Cats, Tiger, Veterinarian
Posted on May 10, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Tiger, how’s it going?” “Well Sue, to be honest with you. I’ve been feeling left out.” “Really Tiger? Why’s that?” “You did a story on the garden the other day – Benji was in it – but I wasn’t. It seems like you’re… Continue Reading “Photo Shoot with Tiger in the Garden”
Category: CatsTags: Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Gardens, photo shoot, Photography, Tiger
Posted on April 22, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
Three years ago I mustered up the courage to start this blog ~ with a little help from my feline friends! Since then the forest in back is gone, the sweet Benji has come to join us, but otherwise much remains the same. Here’s… Continue Reading “Tiger’s Corner”
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Susanne Swanson
I said these words to our two feline residents and they were puzzled. “What’s a pet?” asked Benji. “Um, well,” I replied, a bit startled by the look in his eyes. “According to the dictionary it’s a tamed animal kept for companionship.” “Tamed?” questioned… Continue Reading “Happy National Pet Day!”
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, national pet day, Tiger