Author Archives: Linda Schaub

Yet another tempestuous weather day is in the offing, and my thoughts have been occupied with the storm’s projected arrival and potential path of destruction Murmurs of tornadic activity, or even high winds worry me – we have many old, … Continue reading →

The incessant Florida climate persists. I say this weather is for the birds. When I think of Florida, I think of several long-ago trips to visit that fair state. The landscape along the Sunshine State Parkway seemed a little barren … Continue reading →

Went for a wee walk this morning … it was just so warm and sticky out again. Oh, let’s not mince words – it was a jungle out there!! How do people ever adapt to this hot and steamy weather? … Continue reading →

After multiple rainstorms yesterday, there was no need to water, so when I went to bed I figured walking this morning was a shoe-in. I awoke to my alarm, set to its usual 5:00 a.m., and wearing my headphones, while … Continue reading →

…and grumbling … and, maybe whining too. Well, down girl!!!! Bright and early I donned my Wellies, instead of my walking shoes, to trek out to hydrate the gardens before they got too parched in these 90 degree + temps. … Continue reading →

Today was an A+ day. It was not just a positive day but an A positive day!! This morning I went to an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Christ the Good Shepherd Church. The church sponsors three blood drives … Continue reading →

What a perfect Summer day we had today; they just don’t get any better than this. Do you remember when you were a kid and returned to school in the Fall and your first assignment was to write a paper … Continue reading →

This morning’s destination was Meijer to get some produce since Buddy, a/k/a Broccoli Boy, was nearly out of one of his favorite treats, so I dutifully made my three-mile trek by foot to get him some more. I told Buddy … Continue reading →

What is that brilliant yellow orb up yonder? Could it be the sun? Well, we’ve weathered three plus weeks of wicked storms, torrential downpours and horrible humidity, and today – finally we got a well-deserved respite. How refreshing it was … Continue reading →

Do kids still say P.U. to signify something stinky these days?  I was wondering about that as I was walking to Wyandotte on this near-tropical feeling morn, when suddenly … P.U., the unmistakable PUngent aroma of skunk assailed my nostrils.  … Continue reading →