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

Well, hello there!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Linda Schaub

I opened the screen door to leave for my walk this morning and a squirrel sidled right over to greet me. That chubby little imp had been digging in my garden near the door and I surprised him and caught … Continue reading →

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When Jell-O doesn’t create giggles.

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle. … Make Jell-O gelatin and make some fun! I loved those commercials back in the 80s, give or take a decade and I really used to love Jell-O. My boss’ 21-year-old son had a … Continue reading →

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Meet and greet at the Park.

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Linda Schaub

The weathermen got it all wrong … well, kinda sorta. Last night they said we’d probably wake up to a White Christmas. Well, I groaned since I planned on a long walk today. So I didn’t set the alarm. Got … Continue reading →

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Christmas Past … Christmas Present.

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Linda Schaub

As I began my walk this morning, before the weather turned so ugly, I was sauntering along my usual route through the residential neighborhoods to get to Council Point Park. It was rather a gray and dismal sky and I … Continue reading →

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Christmas blessings and good cheer…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Linda Schaub

I hope at this late hour that your shopping is done, your presents are wrapped and you are chillaxin’ like ol’ Santa. Now that the prep work for the holiday is finished, let the fun and merriment of Christmas begin. … Continue reading →

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I’m happy to be hoofin’ it.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Whew – it is already Christmas Eve. This morning I needed a brief respite from a week of endless hours spent staring at the computer screen, plus a trip out to the garage to run my car since we’re back … Continue reading →

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With a song in my heart.

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Linda Schaub

There was an icy glaze on the pavement so I am sidelined again. No bother, as I am still trying to finish up this project so my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are unscathed by work. But to put things … Continue reading →

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A hug, a kiss and a ham sandwich.

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Hallelujah! The rain finally stopped, so I lit out as quickly as I could to get some miles walked before it rained again. Lucky for me it remained clear and just started spittin’ as I was heading up the driveway … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice … Just a Snooze-a-Rama.

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Alas, Winter has arrived. You wouldn’t know it from looking outside. All the white stuff from a week ago today is fading fast and there is a flood advisory now. It’s the shortest day of the year and I made … Continue reading →

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Now bring us some figgy pudding …

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Linda Schaub

It’s been a foggy and soggy London Town kind of day, just dreary and dismal from dawn to nightfall, and sure not looking like we are finally on the cusp of Winter. Twice I made an attempt to take a … Continue reading →

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