Author Archives: Linda Schaub

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 →

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 →

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 →

… 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 →

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 →