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

One for me … two for you.

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Linda Schaub

While I’m tucked in the cozy, warm house with my cheerful Buddy by my side, I can’t help but wonder how my feathered and furry friends at Council Point Park are faring? Every time I open the fridge I see … Continue reading →

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Ice is nice … in a drink … or a rink.

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Linda Schaub

It is even acceptable at Comerica Park these days where the field is slowly morphing into a huge outdoor skating arena in advance of the various upcoming hockey fests. But, in the driveway and sidewalks, well … not so much. … Continue reading →

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Icy and dicey … and it is Monday.

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Linda Schaub

On the inside looking out today. It sure doesn’t take much to slicken up the roads and sidewalks does it? More than a few tenacious snowflakes mingled with a little freezing drizzle … add to the mix the fact that … Continue reading →

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Psst … whispering in Santa’s ear.

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Back in the day, if you were really mischievous, you might have whispered your gift wishes into Santa’s ear. Otherwise, if you were not screamin’ bloody murder during the whole ordeal, you might have plunked down on Santa’s lap and … Continue reading →

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Goin’ fir the tree …

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Well … it was sunny and bright outside when I left for my walk, so that was a plus, but the temps and wind-chill factor were just brutal. It was once and done on the perimeter path as the ferocity … Continue reading →

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Pocket Treasures.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Brrr is the word all right – there seems to be no happy medium with this weather, but we could have the dastardly conditions plaguing so much of the U.S., so I’m grateful we are spared thus far. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Dashing to and fro.

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Today was just another wacky weather day here in Michigan, with the wind gusting at 30 mph while I sipped coffee, ate my oatmeal and contemplated my morning, I had intended to take a leisurely stroll but the blustery weather … Continue reading →

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No “A” in penmanship for me.

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Linda Schaub

This day started out rather dreary – a touch of fog and misty, but it was so balmy when I went out to walk that I ended up shucking my coat and hat before I got home. I didn’t stray … Continue reading →

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A flurry of well wishes.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Linda Schaub

A few snowflakes here and there were falling from the gray sky as I stepped out this morning. They were the dainty and delicate variety, alighting with an ever-so-light and feathery touch, not unlike a butterfly, on my clothes and … Continue reading →

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Leftovers: food or otherwise.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Hold up your hand if you took a turkey sandwich for lunch today? Or, have you been ultra-creative in finishing off your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers that didn’t get gobbled up on Turkey Day? Perhaps you portioned it out for your … Continue reading →

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