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

Sock hop, doo-wop, flattop, malt shop …

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Linda Schaub

… were all words bouncing around in my head as I walked the Lincoln Park portion of Cruisin’ Downriver this morning. The clock was turned back in time as cars cruised incessantly along Fort Street to the delight of onlookers. … Continue reading →

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Strollin’ and rollin’ Downriver.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Linda Schaub

On this fine-lookin’ Friday morning, even more classic cars were rollin’ along the cruise route that follows Fort Street from Southfield Road in Lincoln Park to Sibley Road in Riverview. To boost my walking mileage, I decided to travel via … Continue reading →

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Vintage? Whoa Nellie!!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Linda Schaub

A beautiful day dawned and I was up and at it, just straining at the bit to get out and enjoy a nice long walk. I targeted my journey for the neighborhood streets instead of the Park, hoping to ward … Continue reading →

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Feeling glum on this gloomy morning.

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Linda Schaub

A quick glance at the sky confirms that more rain is on the way. I sure wouldn’t want Mother Nature’s water bill these days. I just took a short stroll … got up later expecting to see and hear torrential … Continue reading →

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“Sole mate”.

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Linda Schaub

I’ll preface this post by paraphrasing the old saying “seven days without a trip to Council Point Park makes one weak” … I figured since we are having a spate of stormy weather over the next few days, I’d best … Continue reading →

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Downriver Daze – Part 1.

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Linda Schaub

Sure there is “Detroit River Days” happening along the riverfront this very weekend. But for those of us not inclined to travel to Detroit to worship the river, there are plenty of walkways along the water Downriver as well. Today, … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Butterworth takes a selfie!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Linda Schaub

Summer finally arrived at 6:51 a.m. Hallelujah … how many times during the Winter did we long for this day? When I awoke to the shrill sound of the alarm, I found myself swaddled in blankets – it got a … Continue reading →

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Seems like we’re still ducking those pesky raindrops …

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Linda Schaub

The rain is slated to make another appearance later today. I believe we’ve had rain every day this week. In that 24-hour period from Tuesday through Wednesday night we logged 2 ¼ inches of rain and I was ready to … Continue reading →

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Walking with worms.

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Linda Schaub

This morning I went walking with the worms. Well, first let me clarify – it isn’t as if I invited a worm, or two, or three to join me in a walk on a dreary, drab, misty, rather murky-looking morning … Continue reading →

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Ugh! Bemoaning the muggies.

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Linda Schaub

It was not so very long ago that we were chugging along in our chukka boots or sporting our fleece-lined Uggs, and now suddenly we are barefoot and wearing minimal clothes. Well Summer is just around the corner, arriving this … Continue reading →

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