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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

Have a heart.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may have hearts, flowers and chocolate on your mind, whether you are the potential giver or the hopeful recipient. Today’s post will include some hearts and flowers, but sorry … no chocolate. … Continue reading

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Hmm – Who Dunnit?  #Wordless Wednesday  #Cue the “Murder, She Wrote” theme song.

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

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Backyard friends and foes.

In January, the days seem to flow into one another and thus gave me lots of time to ponder. My biggest problem that I wished to resolve over the Winter months was determining what to do with my backyard, once … Continue reading

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I saw my shadow first! #Wordless Wednesday #But, I hope Phil does NOT see his shadow! BTW, yes I have feet too!

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

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Life’s a beach (um, sometimes).

Water in every form has permeated my thoughts during January and I’ll substantiate that statement later in this post. Meanwhile, on that topic, I figured I’d share my shoreline shots, the third installment of last Fall’s visit to Sterling State … Continue reading

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For those who missed Sunday’s post …

… for some reason that post did not show up in Reader. Sigh. I contacted the WP Happiness Engineers and Janrick followed me to see if my Wordless Wednesday post went to Reader today or if we had a technical problem. It did. … Continue reading

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In 2024, be light-hearted, whimsical and yes, sometimes let yourself …

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

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Marshmallow pies and berry-blue skies.

How many shades of blue are in this photo? I counted five with four different shades in the sky alone. I am reminded of the lyrics to “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin. “Blue skies smiling at me. Nothing but blue skies … Continue reading

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Some like snow/ice and frigid temps …. #Wordless Wednesday #Michigan identifies as Wisconsin!

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

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Strolling for dollars …

This trek was taken June 3, 2023 at picturesque Heritage Park, the site of the 14th Annual Happy Soles 5k. Although the actual 5k event was held the following day, since there was an option to do the event virtually, … Continue reading

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