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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

You want whimsy? Well, I’ve got whimsy 4 U!

Yes indeed, I do have the word “whimsy” in my blog title so, settle in and be prepared to see a slew of whimsical images from a mural at a local children’s playground. I’ve been promising fellow blogger Jeanine, lover … Continue reading

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Proceeding at a snail’s pace! #Wordless Wednesday #Must. Do. Better!

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

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Easy like (Easter) Sunday morning.

Easter Sunday morning was picture-perfect, so after a quick stop to walk one mile and feed the critters at my favorite nature nook, I headed straight to Heritage Park. As I crossed the parking lot, there was an unusual sight, … Continue reading

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Sunny daze.

As April 14th dawns, approximately 20 million+ other celebrants here on Planet Earth will mark the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Today I’ll stray a bit from my usual nature treks to take another stroll down … Continue reading

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A Mallard muses about reflections: is it live … or is it Memorex? #Wordless Wednesday

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

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Next stop: Bunnyville.

I was a dumb bunny (who me??) And I know you are all ears to find out why! Well, here’s my little tail, er … tale. I went down the proverbial rabbit hole to prepare this post. I thought it … Continue reading

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Hmm – who laid this egg? #Wordless Wednesday #Is there a new “winged creature” at the Park?

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

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Kindred souls.

It may seem like I write a lot about lavishing sunflower seeds and peanuts on my furry and feathered friends, especially the squirrels. But, please know that other people are concerned about how animals survive in brutal weather too, especially … Continue reading

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A keen observer.

It is a new month, so we’re flipping over to April’s nature calendar page. The venue is Phang Nga Bay, Thailand. What a great spot to sit and watch the world go by and I like the sentiment as well. … Continue reading

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Who is that masked man, er … raccoon? #Wordless Wednesday #My new furry friend at the Park – NOT!

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

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