Author Archives: Linda Schaub

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

Make hay while the sun shines!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Linda Schaub

Well, my housework took a beating during my last two long weekends of beautiful weather. Like the saying goes, “make hay while the sun shines”, so I took advantage of the sunny days to do some much-needed yard work and … Continue reading →

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To market, to market to buy a …

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Linda Schaub

… TIN pig. Home again, home again jiggedy-jig. Now a tin pig may not be everybody’s fancy but last week I saw it at Meijer and decided it would be the perfect yard ornament for next year’s country yard theme. … Continue reading →

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Hey Mr. Sun and Life Lessons Learned.

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Linda Schaub

My boss slid out of town before dawn to drive to my homeland. His destination was his family cottage near Cape Crocker in Wiarton, Ontario and it was the first trip of the season. I therefore seized the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Just rollin’ along through the years.

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Linda Schaub

This morning I took an extended walk at Council Point Park since my boss was out at a meeting. I don’t always get time for a second lap during the work week, especially if I stop countless times along the … Continue reading →

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No rain dance is needed these days.

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Linda Schaub

I hope our 24 hours of torrential rain and thunder boomers are done for now but look how blessed we were to enjoy such a splendid weather weekend and the rain returned after the holiday drew to a close. I … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature has dandruff!

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Linda Schaub

It was breezy on my walk this morning and it seemed that Mother Nature had given her head a mighty shake and the result was a zillion little dots, which littered the sidewalks and covered my head and shoulders while … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget …

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Linda Schaub

My last stop before heading home this morning was a visit to Memorial Park, where I sometimes walk as it is located near my home. I’ve included a picture of the memorial area with this post. I always try to … Continue reading →

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I’m in a sunshine state of mind.

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Linda Schaub

I got an extra dose of Vitamin D these past few sunny days with long walks and time spent working in the yard in an effort to restore my gardens to their former splendor. Just like the past two days, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Strollin’.

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Linda Schaub

It was picture-perfect and mid-way through the long holiday weekend when I set off to Council Point Park, treats in hand, camera in pocket and happy to be strolling on such a beautiful day. As I wended my way through … Continue reading →

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Geese cry foul … (make that “fowl”).

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Linda Schaub

While I enjoyed watching the Canada Goose family who clustered around me enjoying the morning treat I had provided for them, and, just as I reached into the bag for a third scoop to toss out, a couple of geese … Continue reading →

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