Category Archives: 5K events

Happy Soles = happy and satiated souls.

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Linda Schaub

This post is about my participation in the 17th annual Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry Happy Soles 5k Run/Walk/Bike and Virtual Challenge. The event took place on Sunday, June 7th and there were 182 participants that crossed the finish … Continue reading →

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Bear with me …

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Linda Schaub

… as I rewind to still another 5K event, the last to report on from 2025.  I am a wee bit late telling you about this 5K walk, but not because I was hibernating. 🙂   The 28th Annual Smokey … Continue reading →

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Hearts Aplenty.

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Linda Schaub

On Tuesday, November 11th, we pause to remember our brave veterans.  Veterans Day is a day to honor all our military personnel who have served, whereas on Memorial Day we only honor our war dead.  In today’s post I want … Continue reading →

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“The universe is wider than our views of it.” ~~~ Henry David Thoreau

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Earth Day comes one day a year – April 22nd. It should be every day in my humble opinion. These days “Earthlings” must rejoice in every nature encounter because the flora and fauna that existed for most of our lives … Continue reading →

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Hoofin’ it for hunger.

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Linda Schaub

The snow finally arrived two nights ago, suddenly transforming our nondescript landscape into a pristine white blanket.  It was the first measurable snowfall of the season, albeit a mere four inches, but more than we have seen thus far this … Continue reading →

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The cake was ablaze with candles …

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Linda Schaub

… because it was a monumental birthday after all.   Hmm –  who was celebrating and presented with a cake with all those candles?  Well, we know former President Jimmy Carter reached the century mark on October 1st, but no, it … Continue reading →

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Have a heart.

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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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Strolling for dollars …

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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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Meandering FOR …

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Linda Schaub

… and AROUND munchkins. The March of Dimes was always a favorite charity of my mom’s. I don’t know the reason because I was born a healthy baby, albeit small … 4 pounds, 11 ounces, something that this 5 foot, … Continue reading →

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Tree-hugging and trekking.

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Linda Schaub

Just like many Michiganders, on Earth Day 2023, I awoke to a soggy Saturday. While I sipped my coffee, I decided that Mother Earth was shedding tears … tears for what has become of our planet. I am not talking … Continue reading →

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