Sniffing Out Fibonacci

Yes, everyone’s waking up from their winter slumbers. Including Fibonacci, our most recent skunkly visitor. Our association with Skunk started with Ferdinand and Larry. Recently our neighborhood has experienced a plethora of skunk. They let us know they’re about. Unfortunately, it’s often after the fact. Many of us have learned to be wary, to open … Continue reading “Sniffing Out Fibonacci”

Sharing Apples and Peanut Butter

We are Graced by Coyote. (Note the capital “G” above. No fool, I) This sprightly gent dines elegantly on an apple core I tossed into our yard. Opossum most often dine on fruits and veges we offer, and Opossum can be right persnickety when they’re dining. Coyote avoid them more often than not. Which tells … Continue reading “Sharing Apples and Peanut Butter”

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”

Reasonably Cautious Raccoons

I mentioned last week the joy of dining with friends. This week we continue that theme with a note of caution. Behold some reasonably cautious raccoons. Reasonably cautious because in addition to Opossum, Skunk, Owls, and assorted other fine citizens, we have a family of Coyote who visit. We don’t mind them. They’re quite beautiful … Continue reading “Reasonably Cautious Raccoons”

Oaps Likes Grand Funk

We are often intrigued by The Wild‘s musical tastes. It is eclectic to say the least. And it would be one thing if musical preferences followed some kind of Old One differentiation, you know? Something like “All raccoons prefer Bach, all Opossum prefer modern jazz, skunk are heavily into acid rock (thank goodness they’re not!), … Continue reading “Oaps Likes Grand Funk”