Author Archives: Linda Schaub

Good thing this is not one of those years when we have an early Easter and the kids are off school this week. It was barely in the 20s when I bundled up and left the house for my walk. … Continue reading →

That’s because today was the long-awaited return to Council Point Park. Unfortunately the trip back in early February was marred by mounds of snow and not a very doable walk at all. I slipped out the screen door quietly on … Continue reading →

Today marks the first full day of Spring. I decided I must get myself back into a regimen in conjunction with the walking, but it has been so difficult after several months of being sedentary – no, make that almost … Continue reading →

I’ve called this post “Spring Bling” because crystals and diamonds are on my mind today. No, not that pretty Swarovski crystal, but instead crystals of snow, those beautiful frilly flakes, that were supposed to be fluttering down to the ground … Continue reading →

Well, I left the house with a spring in my step, after listening to an assortment of Irish tunes in the wee hours of the morn. But, all the mirth and merriment immediately stopped short once I stepped beyond the … Continue reading →

I wasn’t even sure I wanted to go outside this morning – it was Friday the 13th after all, and the second one in this young year, with another one slated for November. But out I went, being careful not … Continue reading →

This morning it was murky but mild, and, in the distance, way down in Wyandotte, I heard the cattle-like lowing of the foghorn’s mournful call as I walked out the door. I set out for a brief respite from the … Continue reading →

Sleep was already somewhat compromised by losing an hour of precious ZZZZZZZs due to the Daylight Saving Time event, without having slumber encumbered by an annoying clicking noise deep into the night. Now, I am not usually one of those … Continue reading →

This morning the brilliant blue sky belied the cold temps – it was only 18 degrees, but if you forgot about the cold for a few minutes, you could pretend that it was warm and sunny, even if the sun’s … Continue reading →

“Sparrow on a Cold Winter’s Day” Image and copyright by Rodney Campbell: https://www.flickr.com/photos/acrylicartist/16323571509 Spring must be just around the corner. Or … so they say. The birds are singing louder and the Scotsman with the heavy brogue who touts Scotts … Continue reading →