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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

When fruitcake isn’t funny.

I was all suited up and ready to step out the screen door to take a walk, when it started to rain. Really hard. It was 45 degrees out and a big fat worm was slithering across the sidewalk. I … Continue reading

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We are still in Christmas mode (aren’t we)?

It took so long for Christmas to get here and then it was gone in a heartbeat. The Christmas ambiance that is. The poor men and women in retail got but one short day to relax with family and friends … Continue reading

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“I’ve brought gifts for you” …

… is what I told them. Them being three furry little squirrels at Council Point Park this morning. No fanfare was involved; no fancy wrapping paper, baubles or bows … no gift tags. Just a little gift … from me … Continue reading

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In the zone … the Christmas zone that is.

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. There is a certain stillness and tranquility that defines Christmas Eve. Holiday music fills the air everywhere and we feel at peace with the world. My work day is done … Continue reading

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Yule log …

I was wondering on the occasion of logging my 500th post, that however could I have so much to talk about? I guess it is because of people like you who stop by to read what I have to say. … Continue reading

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Red and green are the true colors of the season.

The merchants are hawking their wares online or in the brick-and-mortar stores and hoping to grab your attention. I opened my inbox this afternoon to find at least 50 “last chance” e-mails for great deals and free shipping guaranteed to … Continue reading

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Mist opportunity.

There was a mist in the air this early morning, and a thin veil of ice coated everything, the end result of the freezing rain we had most of yesterday and overnight. I really figured today’s walk would be cancelled, … Continue reading

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Muddling through the holiDAZE.

I walked to Meijer to pick up a few groceries this morning – the last time for this year I think. The store was packed with lots of people taking advantage of the “Santa Bucks” sale. The crowd was scurrying … Continue reading

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Home is where the heart is …

… most of the time anyway. I’ve popped onto Facebook at least a half-dozen times today checking to see if a dear friend’s status has been updated. Nothing … for hours and hours. The last check however was all good. … Continue reading

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“Oh my darling Clementine”

I secretly wonder if this famous song was penned as an ode to those delightful little orange orbs we know as Clementines. I just love them and they are the only reason I look forward to late November – Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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