Author Archives: Linda Schaub

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

… 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 →

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 →

It was supposed to be drizzly and foggy this morning so I figured it was a stay-at-home day. When I peeked out the door I was pleasantly surprised to discover the weather folks were wrong. You win some – you … Continue reading →

ha, ha. What a beautiful mid-December day we had going for us here in Southeast Michigan – you couldn’t ask for better weather if you still had holiday shopping to do, outside decorating or a festive party to attend. It … Continue reading →

Wow! The West Coast is drowning in water after three years of drought-like conditions. Homeowners prayed for rain to salvage their landscaping and the farmers needed it for their crops. Well, now what Californians coveted for so long has become … Continue reading →

My parents were always adamant that their only child should be a polite little girl. I was taught to say “please” and “thank you” and “your welcome” to the extent that those responses still roll off my tongue automatically to … Continue reading →