Author Archives: Linda Schaub

I already knew today’s trek would not be toasty, despite the sun that was shining brightly.  Early this morning the weatherman declared it was our coldest start this season.  It was only 30 degrees when I left the house to … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a “stay in your jammies” kind of day. I knew we were having crummy weather with no chance for a walk, so I didn’t even set the alarm clock Saturday night, which is very unusual for me.  I … Continue reading →

The squirrels at the Park have become lazy of late, preferring to stay up in their nests peering down at me.  You know, I get a kick out of those little guys, but don’t like them enough to climb up … Continue reading →

The weather is wacky here in Southeast Michigan.  We went weeks with only sunshine and not a cloud in the sky, and now it has rained incessantly this past week.  It is prudent to pack an umbrella these days, but … Continue reading →

  Mother Nature was not doling out treats today, but instead had a few tricks up her sleeve instead. The early morning weather forecast was teasing snowflakes and graupel.  Ugh!  I grappled with the idea of graupel wreaking havoc with … Continue reading →

  I thought it was about time I chose a pumpkin-themed picture to accompany this blog post as Halloween is just around the corner.  It is fitting that I use this picture since my morning walk was all about the … Continue reading →

All of a sudden, it is very evident that Fall has arrived at Council Point Park, as many of the trees and bushes are wearing cloaks of ruby red, burnt orange, or glorious gold, and they look like jewels studding … Continue reading →

… and you cannot see a shadow.  ~Helen Keller Well, it seems like forever since we saw Mr. Sun … oh yes, that gorgeous weekend that just passed.  You remember, don’t you?  Temps in the 70s, and people were walking … Continue reading →

I decided to visit Elizabeth Park and do some strolling and leaf peepin’ there today. You couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for late October, and I certainly was not the only person who decided to enjoy a quiet … Continue reading →

There are only ten days left in October, so I decided I’d better visit Heritage Park and catch some of the colors, before wind gusts and/or rain stripped the leaves from the trees, leaving them bare and boring looking. So, … Continue reading →