Author Archives: Linda Schaub

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

Walk your socks off!!

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Linda Schaub

My deer … er, dear friend Carol and I were “chatting” very early this morning about a myriad of items via Facebook. We both signed off with the intent of walking on a peaceful Sunday morn, Carol in the picturesque … Continue reading →

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Oh deer me!

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Linda Schaub

Who didn’t enjoy the story of “Bambi” when growing up? I loved that book and the movie too. Come to think of it, there never seemed to be a shortage of wonderful animal stories and movies when I was a … Continue reading →

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Did I dare venture out on Friday the 13th?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Linda Schaub

I believe the phrase “when it rains, it pours” aptly describes our weather this past week; first, we’ve not had significant rain in weeks, and now it is arriving too frequently and rather annoyingly so. The phrase “when it rains, … Continue reading →

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Feeling thankful …

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Linda Schaub

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada and Columbus Day here in the U.S. While I am Canadian, I’m not having a Thanksgiving feast today, but I am still feeling thankful nonetheless. I must admit I have had better years than … Continue reading →

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Flavors of the season.

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Linda Schaub

Fall is my favorite season of the year, even though it is the gateway to the colder weather which I don’t really mind, but the ice and snow which I absolutely detest. Among my favorite Fall things are the harvest … Continue reading →

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Furnace, Fall(ing) Apples and the Backyard Brawl.

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Linda Schaub

Three things spoke to me today that reminded me it was indeed Fall, despite these sultry Summer-like temps. For sure, you don’t need to be clad in flannels like this scarecrow above. First, here at the house, it felt like … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Linda Schaub

The jury’s still out on whether it is Summer or Fall. Getting dressed is becoming a real challenge these days and I don’t always get it right. These roller-coaster temperatures remind me of the story of “Goldilocks and The Three … Continue reading →

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Hello October!

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Linda Schaub

And hello Post #1,000 on this WordPress blog. Today was another beautiful Fall day and it kicked off the month of October. We were so lucky to enjoy a perfect weekend-weather day, and once again I was eager to get … Continue reading →

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Many geese a honkin’ …

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Linda Schaub

What a gorgeous day! I could not wait to get out and enjoy the beautiful morning … not too hot, not too cold, (well, okay … maybe a tad chilly and breezy) and the sun was shining brightly. I headed … Continue reading →

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It is back to reality again!

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Linda Schaub

Be careful what you wish for. That sticky heat and humidity was becoming a drag, and, for everyone who wished for cooler temps, well … they are here. All of a sudden it seems like the real Fall has arrived, … Continue reading →

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