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About Linda Schaub

This is my first blog and I enjoy writing each post immensely. I started a walking regimen in 2011 and in 2013 I decided to create a blog as a means of memorializing the people, places and things seen on my daily walks. I have always enjoyed people watching, so my blog is peppered with folks I meet or reflections of characters I have known through the years. Often something piques my interest, or evokes a pleasant memory from my memory bank, so this becomes a “slice o’ life” blog post. I respect and appreciate nature and my interactions with Mother Nature’s gifts is also a common theme. Sometimes the most-ordinary items become fodder for points to ponder over and touch upon. I retired in March 2024 after a career in the legal field. I was a legal secretary for almost 45 years, primarily working in downtown Detroit, then working from my home. I graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Mass Communications (print journalism) in 1978, though I’ve never worked in that field. I would like to think this blog is the writer in me finally emerging!! Walking and writing have met, shaken hands and the creative juices are flowing in Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy. I hope you think so too. - Linda Schaub

Mother’s Day marsh meander.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 was a gorgeous day and I took advantage of the sunny morning when I set out on a very long walk at Lake Erie Metropark.  It was picture-perfect, not only for me, but also for all … Continue reading

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Water Lilies after the rain. #Wordless Wednesday #Koi pond at Emily Frank Gardens

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Pause, reflect, then move along.

It’s gosling time, or it soon will be.  It’s a chance to ooh and aah at babies, but lest you get within spittin’ distance of those feathered darlings, their Papa will hiss, flap his wings, or even run toward you, … Continue reading

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It’s Earth Day, so here’s a tree hugger for you! #Wordless Wednesday #Eastern Gray Squirrel

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Pollinator Pals.

It was July 24, 2025 when I took this stroll at Heritage Park.  I was double-dipping, picture-wise, because my purpose for being at this venue that day was to walk and take photos for my virtual 5K “Running to Honor” … Continue reading

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This ain’t easy, I feel queasy! #Wordless Wednesday #The Lotus leaf is listing! #114th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Ice is NOT nice, whether you’re a heron or a human!

Were you glued to the 2026 Winter Olympics?  I watched some highlights of the various skating events, but quite honestly, since Winter is NOT my favorite season and I detest snow and ice, I bided my time until it was … Continue reading

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Definition of a “sitting duck” right? #Wordless Wednesday #Mallard drake squared – reflection perfection!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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To all you Hunny Bunnies out there …

A WEE EASTER TAIL, ER … TALE. I was meandering along a woodsy trail, just me, myself and I. And all was right with the world, until someone called out “hi!” My head swiveled ‘round – was my mind playing … Continue reading

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Is that a Canada Goose, a canoe, or a torpedo? #Wordless Wednesday #April Fool’s Day – yes, you silly goose … of course it’s a goose!

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