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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

The resemblance is “chalking” isn’t it??!!

What a fantastic weather day we had and I was out bright and early to enjoy it.  This is the last weekend in July, and, happily the last weekend that I will spend in the basement working, because, with any … Continue reading

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The wind in the willows.

I stepped outside expecting the humidity to hit me like a ton of bricks, but it wasn’t bad at all.  As I hurried along to my destination, the breeze that was stirring the leaves on the trees, similarly was airing … Continue reading

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Flower power and foot power.

The beautiful Summer flowers are at their peak right now.  I really enjoy seeing those pretty pink and purple blooms spilling out of baskets and porch pots.  My head is constantly swirling around as I walk through the neighborhoods to … Continue reading

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Summer is fluttering on by …

I might need to find myself some new weather gurus, because, just before I departed on my walk this morning, I know I clearly heard these weather descriptions being uttered:  “hot” and “humid” NOT “breezy” and “cool”.  It really doesn’t … Continue reading

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It’s not easy being grrrrreen …

… even when it is “Gratifying Green”. The weekend is nearly over much to my chagrin (yours too I’m sure). Unfortunately, Saturday started out soggy, putting a kibosh on the morning walk, but, it gave me time to get a … Continue reading

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Merrily we roll along …

It was another sizzling Summer morning, and twenty-five or so hot and sweaty humans dotted the asphalt trail at Council Point Park.  This sultry “Ozone Action Day” didn’t stop any of us from getting in our daily exercise. I’m on … Continue reading

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 Just for Kicks …

The promised a.m. drive-time storm hadn’t arrived yet, so timidly I ventured out.  Once again, I strayed to my usual stomping grounds, Council Point Park. The sun was high above, but looking like a pale imitation of itself, and, it … Continue reading

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So, how hot is it?

Though our little heat wave certainly does not rival that of the Southwestern states, it sure is hot and sticky out there.  When I set out on my walk this morning, the temperature was already 73 degrees.  While 73 may … Continue reading

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Yikes!  Those ol’ bully birds.

When I left for my walk, there was a stiff breeze and the sun was slowly filtering through a dark and dappled sky.  I even hesitated when shutting the door, since a quick glance at that gray sky gave me … Continue reading

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Mugginess ruled the morn …

Today’s humidity was oppressive, but I mustered on – must get more steps in!  It’s all about the miles and adding steps in between bouts of wacky weather, or these frequent hot and humid mornings.  But, I try to stay … Continue reading

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