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

Sunflowers.

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Linda Schaub

It’s feeling like Fall though we still have a few more days until the official arrival this Sunday. Well, this morning those weathermen warned us we were in for a rude awakening when we stepped outside today and it was … Continue reading →

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Water.

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Linda Schaub

The subject of water was definitely on my mind this morning before I left for my walk. I am a newshound and like to catch up on the news of the world since I went to bed, so when my … Continue reading →

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Drizzling.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Linda Schaub

On this gloomy-looking day, perhaps I’ll pay homage to honey and tug at your heartstrings as well. Earlier this week I received a care package from Carol, my high school chum, who now lives in New York. Carol knows I … Continue reading →

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Powerball.

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Linda Schaub

It is Powerball fever once again. This morning’s trek took me to Meijer and as I entered the door I saw an unusually long line snaking around the customer service counter area. Based on the interviews with hopeful winner wannabes … Continue reading →

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Paraskavedekatriaphobia.

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Linda Schaub

I opened the door this morning and peered out. First I glanced to the left, then to the right … there were no black cats or ladders lurking about so I ventured out. One cannot be too careful since it … Continue reading →

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Whoosh!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Linda Schaub

The wind whooshed into Wayne County last night as part of the cold front that will eventually erase that nasty humidity and heat. It looks like our part of town was unscathed and while I heard that torrential rain last … Continue reading →

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Remembering…

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Oppressive heat enveloped me as I headed out this morning. The atmosphere was heavy and the sidewalks were wet with condensation and dew. The sun was trying to peek out, but was unsuccessful so far. The sky should not be … Continue reading →

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Wheels.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Today it was four wheels instead of two feet for travelling. As much as I hated to do it, I took my car for a 17-mile spin. I’m laughing as I am typing since this is usually the sum total … Continue reading →

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Creepy.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Very early this morning, the weather forecasters were all aflutter about Tuesday’s potentially record-breaking, 90-plus temps. Also on the a.m. weather agenda was impending sprinkles destined to arrive Downriver about the same time I’d embark on my walk. Sigh. So, … Continue reading →

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Roots.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Linda Schaub

Today is Grandparents Day. Essentially this is a Hallmark holiday started in 1978 by Jimmy Carter to honor our grandparents and it always falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Back in ’78, my grandmother was surprised when she … Continue reading →

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