Joseph Carrabis's Blog, page 61

Morning Turkeys

Nothing quite like waking up to a flock of Turkeys. Come downstairs, wipe some sleep from your eyes, take a sip of steaming coffee, glance up, and be greeted by turkey butts. And beaks. And feet. Feathers. Stick around and a few of them start to give you the hairy eyeball. A sure sign they’re … Continue reading "Morning Turkeys"

Transformed

the meaning of the message is the response it elicits

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 1 (backstory)

Long Ago and Far Away…okay, starting in August 2022, I shared chapters from The Alibi. That lasted to mid-September when life and starting a new business got in the way. Life and a new business consumed more time than I expected. I still wrote – actually updated, edited, and got ready for publication my first … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 1 (backstory)"

Cautious Dining

A new guest arrived at Chez Carrabis a while back, an at-the-time unnamed skunk. We’ve had skunk before. And truth be told, they are a fun lot. Some say skunk are quick-tempered. Not so those who dine with us. Although we, like Raccoon, start cautiously. No need to be foolhardy. Mostly our visiting skunk stay … Continue reading "Cautious Dining"

That Th!nk You Do Chapter X+5 – Want to be Heard? See a Musician

(Another chapter in my forthcoming non-fiction That Th!nk You Do (note the clever change in the title? Gotta love those creatives, don’t you?) The fascinating chapter numbers are due to unfinished editing. I hope to share the bookcover soon) Do you ever wish someone would just listen to you? That you could find someone who … Continue reading "That Th!nk You Do Chapter X+5 – Want to be Heard? See a Musician"

Hecate et al Dine

Our beloved Hecate returned from last Winter’s nap complete ready and raring to go. We think of her as the Queen of Raccoons. Or so she tells us. As noted previously, we’ve known this Hecate for several years now. She remains feisty and vital. And I know this year if not next will be the … Continue reading "Hecate et al Dine"

That Th!nk You Do Chapter X+4 – Can’t Be Happy? Blame Your Parents

(Another chapter in my forthcoming non-fiction That Th!nk You Do (note the clever change in the title? Gotta love those creatives, don’t you?) The fascinating chapter numbers are due to unfinished editing. I hope to share the bookcover soon) Are you happy? Do you have a positive outlook on life? Is the glass usually half … Continue reading "That Th!nk You Do Chapter X+4 – Can’t Be Happy? Blame Your Parents"

The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #15 – Other People’s Limitations

My blessings continue and we come to the end of The Change Zone Test Chat Snippets. I want to again thank Susan Sneath and Gail McDonald for their kindness and offering me a chance to share with them. I hope you’ve enjoyed these as much as I have putting them together and being part of … Continue reading "The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #15 – Other People’s Limitations"

A Wandering Tom

Earlier this year…Spring, in fact, and only six days since Brother Crow‘s visit…a single, unaccompanied Tom came to say hello. Or cluck hello. A single Tom usually means the Hens are busy with their eggs. We were fortunate enough in our travels to see a proud Hen with some quite young (less than a week … Continue reading "A Wandering Tom"

The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #14 – Grandpa, Different Vision, Synesthesia, and Finding Happiness

My blessings continue. The Change Zone‘s Susan Sneath and Gail McDonald invited me to take part in their 28 Nov 2022 show. We spent about an hour and a half chatting to get to know each other and I suggested snippets from the chat would make good promo fodder for the full show. Kind people … Continue reading "The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #14 – Grandpa, Different Vision, Synesthesia, and Finding Happiness"