Author Archives: Linda Schaub

Nor was there a long foray out into the frozen tundra, despite making a few really good warm clothing finds in a seldom-used cupboard downstairs. I have been meaning to go searching for some of my cold-weather clothing that I … Continue reading →

Image and copyright by Rodney Campbell: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acrylicartist/9071873418/ Well “Triathlon Woman” is hardly a moniker I’d use to describe myself. But today – maybe, just maybe … it’ll work. On the other hand, “walkin’ fool” might be a good description as … Continue reading →

I opened the screen door to head out with all the enthusiasm I could muster. The needle on the big thermometer on my neighbor Marge’s deck hovered at zero degrees. The noise from the door interrupted the wool-gathering of this … Continue reading →

And seven days without a walk, or writing a post, makes one weaker. It also breaks one’s New Year’s resolutions … just sayin’. It has been one week today since I’ve taken a walk or written a post. So much … Continue reading →

The year is still bright and new like a freshly minted coin and there will be much pavement to pound and many miles to wander before the year draws to a close. I’ll set a 500-mile goal once again, and, … Continue reading →

It was a quiet New Year’s Eve for me, except for the fireworks going on in the neighborhood from 11:00 p.m.-ish to 1:00 a.m.-ish. We have bitter cold weather here today and the wind has been furiously howling since yesterday, … Continue reading →

Image and copyright by Rodney Campbell: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acrylicartist/8675363004/ The big subject on the early morning weather report was about the brutal temps, but also the fast-moving squall that zipped through the northern ‘burbs and might be headed to the other counties. … Continue reading →

Well Winter tapped me on the shoulder when I left the house this morning – it said “I know you think I was vacationing, but I’m back” … it sure was back and it was 18 degrees with a 9 … Continue reading →

It wasn’t just brisk – it was downright cold when I left for my walk this morning – but no complaints from my corner as it was bright and sunny and no snow! I wish we’d have Winter like the … Continue reading →

Image and copyright by Rodney Campbell: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acrylicartist/13215247265/ … that elusive partridge in a pear tree. Even if you can’t remember the rest of the gifts in order in that Christmas song, it seems like the last four are easy enough … Continue reading →