Author Archives: Linda Schaub

Well, 2017 started out great for walking and then quickly went downhill. I skipped Wednesday’s walk thinking “what’s one day?” … after all, the wind was gusting at 35 mph, and, when I took the car for a spin, I … Continue reading →

It’s been a successful first three days of the new year so far. I got in three walks, despite thinking this morning would be a washout since it was pouring when the alarm went off. And, I’m still organizing clutter … Continue reading →

So, now we have a freshly minted year, a clean slate. The new year is just like a breath of fresh air, albeit a breath of fresh and very cold air this morning. But, I paid no mind to that … Continue reading →

… has walked 754 miles in 2016! I know in my heart I COULD have done better, and SHOULD have stacked up more miles than this final tally. In fact, in late November, knowing I would meet and exceed my … Continue reading →

Mercifully, the year 2016 is sliding into oblivion, just like I would have done some slip-slidin’ of my own, had I headed out on a walk this morning. I have been running errands over the past two days, and missed … Continue reading →

Yesterday was an anomaly weather-wise, though I’m sure there were no complaints. My favorite meteorologist, Paul Gross, said that we shattered the former record of 55 degrees set back in 1888.  Yup 1888 – that was not a typo!  While … Continue reading →

The ads have been nonstop for getting your holiday shopping done, online or otherwise, since the last drop of gravy was dabbed from our respective mouths on Thanksgiving Day. But, the grocery stores dropped the ball. Why? They should have … Continue reading →

It almost felt like old times today, as I was strolling through the ‘hood, with about 90% confidence of walking on dry and “safe” pavement – there were some melted ice patches, but when I came upon them, I walked … Continue reading →

… even though he still likes to hang out with the reindeer because he’s an old softie. I managed to get in a petite walk this morning, and, I decided it’s a good thing I took some photos of holiday décor … Continue reading →

Ho-hum … indeed! So, today it is officially Winter. It seems kind of silly marking this astronomical and calendar event, since we’ve already endured our share of teeth-chattering and bone-chilling cold. Not to mention, after last weekend’s second measurable snowfall, … Continue reading →