Author Archives: Linda Schaub

I saw Mr. and Ms. Broom decorating a homeowner’s garden and knew the pair would be perfect for my Sweetest Day post. Corny as it sounds, can we assume that after Mr. Broom swept Ms. Broom off her feet, they … Continue reading →

Brrrrrrr – it sure was cold when I stepped out. It seems like God’s memo to Mother Nature, advising her of Fall’s arrival on September 22nd, thus far was unheeded, until today. Tomorrow may be another story. It certainly felt … Continue reading →

This ghoul does not like surprises. I kind of like to ease into my day … know what I mean? I got up this morning, within a respectable amount of time after the alarm went off, ready to take on … Continue reading →

… I said I’d reach 600 miles by October 15th and got it done today. Actually, had that rainy spell and furnace tech appointment not kept me grounded a week or so ago, I’d have celebrated even earlier. Now, I … Continue reading →

On those first really chilly days of Fall, there’s nothing like snuggling down under the covers as the furnace kicks on and gradually envelops the room in warmth. The alarm went off, just as the furnace kicked on, so I … Continue reading →

What happened to yesterday’s Summer-like temps?  I walked out of the door this morning and hurried back for more layers.  And, now I hear maybe a frost forecast tonight for the northern ‘burbs! This morning, I decided since it was … Continue reading →

  Wow – it is the third day in a row for stellar early Fall weather. I took my camera along once again today, even though I took loads of Halloween and harvest décor photos on yesterday’s trek. Probably only … Continue reading →

Remember when we used to acknowledge National CB Radio Day every October 4th ?  It was known as “10-4 Day”.  I never heard anything about 10-4 Day today … perhaps we are too immersed in the upcoming election and endless … Continue reading →

Well, October is here – a month of witches, ghosts, monsters and bats, just to name a few things. Oh, and candy corn too, those sugary little pellets guaranteed to give you a sugar high about five minutes after you … Continue reading →

It sure looks like I will be putting the walking on hold and hunkering down in the house for a few more days after hearing what Mother Nature has in store for us. Yesterday, my favorite weatherman, Paul Gross, proclaimed … Continue reading →