Author Archives: Linda Schaub

… by stopping to pause and take a moment from your busy day.  Of all the Christmas décor I’ve seen during my treks, I’ve admired this beautiful crèche on Emmons Boulevard the most. The whole nativity scene is only a … Continue reading →

… and they won’t be settling down to any games or grog ‘til Santa delivers the last present in the wee hours of Christmas morning. This is because Santa Claus and his team of tiny reindeer are still travelling around … Continue reading →

Well today is the official first day of Winter, though you wouldn’t know it … not that I am complaining mind you. While the tail end of December would usually find a Michigander swiping snowflakes off their nose and creating … Continue reading →

Just like this vintage picture above, I’ve been feeling a mite nostalgic these days. Well, there’s nothing wrong with that – after all, that’s what the holidays should do – evoke a lot of nice memories from yesteryear, as well … Continue reading →

This morning was a rude reminder that we are nearing the first day of Winter, and, that despite being an average of 25 degrees above normal the past few weeks, Mother Nature likes to show you she is in charge. … Continue reading →

You already know my affinity for my feathered friends – I talk it about it enough in my blog posts. The ducks quackin’ me up as they play in the Creek, the sweet warbling on a sunny Summer day, or … Continue reading →

… a shake. So, how’s that holiday baking coming along? It sure is hard to spend the weekend inside baking, when the weather outside is so enjoyable, isn’t it? The alarm rang – oh, such a shrill noise in the … Continue reading →

When I left on my walk this morning, it felt and looked just like a Spring day. The sky was a beautiful blue and the grass was just as green and lush as it is in April.  Up in the … Continue reading →

For the third day in a row, we’ve had freezing fog and Jack Frost wasn’t just nipping at your nose, but leaving a trail of icy crystals on the grass, sidewalks and streets. I suited up anyway, figuring I’d test … Continue reading →

Image and copyright by Rodney Campbell: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acrylicartist/7978069820 The maddening crowd this time of year is not always defined by the shoppers at the mall.  Today, it was a cluster of mallards that gathered mid-morning in the Ecorse Creek at Council … Continue reading →