Author Archives: Linda Schaub

Unknown's avatar

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

Turning the corner … on the cusp of 2025.

I wouldn’t say 2024 was the best year ever for me … it was filled with ups and downs to be honest and began on a sour note as I HAD intended to retire on December 31, 2023, but reluctantly … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, walk, walking, year-end goal, Year-end Recap, | Tagged , , , | 62 Comments

Happy Holidays from Linda and …

… her nutty Park pals. Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, holiday, nature | Tagged , , , | 55 Comments

A Beary Merry Christmas.

In this blog, I often step back in time, especially around the holidays, to reflect on days gone by.  So, if you’ll indulge me one more time this year, I’ll share with you why teddy bears are still here, there … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Memories | Tagged , , | 50 Comments

“All that glitters is NOT gold” – sometimes there is silver too! #Wordless Wednesday #Pewter porringer dish #Christmas kisses

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story. (Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Metallic)

Posted in #Wordless Wednesday, Christmas, holiday | Tagged , , , | 50 Comments

The cake was ablaze with candles …

… because it was a monumental birthday after all.   Hmm –  who was celebrating and presented with a cake with all those candles?  Well, we know former President Jimmy Carter reached the century mark on October 1st, but no, it … Continue reading

Posted in 5K events, event, nature, walk, walking | Tagged , , , , | 45 Comments

Feelin’ festive at the office party. #Wordless Wednesday #Gulls just wanna have fun!

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged , , , , , | 34 Comments

A little lookback at a few family traditions …

I have always been envious of families that have holiday traditions, many which have been passed down through the years from generation to generation, but, for me, what few Christmas traditions once existed, just like family members, they have dwindled … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, holiday, Memories | Tagged , , , , | 79 Comments

The many moods of Mallards. #Wordless Wednesday #Mellow, combative, shy and wary

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged , , , , | 41 Comments

Fall frolicking.

I shut my eyes and basked in the warmth of still another stellar Summer-like day. It was hard to believe it was October 24th!  It felt good to relax and ponder about life with no interruptions.   My mate was near … Continue reading

Posted in birds, goal, nature, walk, walking | Tagged , , , , , , | 51 Comments

Turkey Day? Butterball? Say it ain’t so – I’m outta here!! #Wordless Wednesday #Wild Turkey

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, birds, holiday, Thanksgiving, Harvest time, | Tagged , , , | 46 Comments