Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
“Please, Sue. Can we play?” “Sorry, Benji. I’m busy.” “Please, Sue.” “Okay, Benji. For a few minutes. What do you want to play?” “The cord, Sue!” “Okay, Benji. That’s all. I need to work on the computer now.” “But remember. The white cords are… Continue Reading “Saturday Caturday with Benji”
Facebook reminded me that 9 years ago, this was the view from my office window. It was Benji’s first snow. There’s been no snow yet this winter, but we still enjoy looking out the window. “Right, Benji?” “Of course, Sue.” This morning, I replenished… Continue Reading “Looking out my Window with Benji”
They look so innocent, those soft little paws on a sleeping cat. But buried within are razor sharp claws, fast as any switchblade. Tucked away when not needed for climbing, hunting or getting into mischief. Capable of drawing blood, even in play, if only… Continue Reading “Cute Kitty Paws or Padded Murder Mittens”
Nine years ago we brought this sweet boy home from Seattle Humane. We’d gone to get a companion for Tiger, a mature cat would be good, I thought. But Bob and Mom picked Benji out from the others, captured by his sweet disposition. I… Continue Reading “Still Soaring, Nine Years Later”
Spring has arrived and the boys are getting restless, begging to go outside every morning. We are cautious, since a bobcat was spotted in the neighborhood. This morning, I went outside and surveyed the land, while making lots of noise. Then I let the… Continue Reading “Supervised Visits – Benji and Tiger in the Garden”