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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

Striped Squill and two bonus bees to boot! #Wordless Wednesday #Ahh, the joy of Spring!

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

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Your mom loves you …

… even if she had/has to give you a push to steer you in the right direction sometimes. Yep, here you were thinking that only human moms do these things, nudging their babies, toddlers, teenagers, even adult children to toe … Continue reading

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Where’s Waldo? #Wordless Wednesday #Why, he’s lost in the Lotus leaves!

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

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Mother’s Day marsh meander.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 was a gorgeous day and I took advantage of the sunny morning when I set out on a very long walk at Lake Erie Metropark.  It was picture-perfect, not only for me, but also for all … Continue reading

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Water Lilies after the rain. #Wordless Wednesday #Koi pond at Emily Frank Gardens

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

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Pause, reflect, then move along.

It’s gosling time, or it soon will be.  It’s a chance to ooh and aah at babies, but lest you get within spittin’ distance of those feathered darlings, their Papa will hiss, flap his wings, or even run toward you, … Continue reading

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It’s Earth Day, so here’s a tree hugger for you! #Wordless Wednesday #Eastern Gray Squirrel

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

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Pollinator Pals.

It was July 24, 2025 when I took this stroll at Heritage Park.  I was double-dipping, picture-wise, because my purpose for being at this venue that day was to walk and take photos for my virtual 5K “Running to Honor” … Continue reading

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This ain’t easy, I feel queasy! #Wordless Wednesday #The Lotus leaf is listing! #114th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic

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

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Ice is NOT nice, whether you’re a heron or a human!

Were you glued to the 2026 Winter Olympics?  I watched some highlights of the various skating events, but quite honestly, since Winter is NOT my favorite season and I detest snow and ice, I bided my time until it was … Continue reading

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