Category Archives: holiday

Whew – we’re stuffed!

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Thanksgiving is looking a wee bit different this year. In the past, we only had to practice social distancing from that second helping of pumpkin pie, or, perhaps our only concession was not having whipped cream on that second piece … Continue reading →

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It’s harvest thyme!

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I’ve often mentioned how Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, smells and the cool and crisp weather is perfect for taking a post-Park Saturday stroll in the neighborhood. Since I began my walking regimen in … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 31, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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Strolling through the boneyard.

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Linda Schaub

While roaming ‘round the ‘hood lately, I noted the themes for Halloween range from ghostly to ghastly. Each year there is one homeowner on Emmons Boulevard that devotes the entire front lawn to recreating a ghastly graveyard, complete with wacky … Continue reading →

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Pure adoration.

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Whether the above Mallards are mates, best buds, or just pals sharing a quiet moment, I chose the pair for my annual Sweetest Day post. I took these two photos during my September 5th meander at Lake Erie Metropark. Both … Continue reading →

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So, what’s YOUR guilty food pleasure?

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Linda Schaub

It’s Labor Day … and our collective mindset is that it is the end of Summer, even if hot and sticky days persist long into October. A week of September has already passed – sigh. Leaves have begun subtly turning … Continue reading →

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Walk the walk!

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Labor Day weekend has a special significance for me … at least since 2011. On the Friday before the long holiday, September 2, 2011, I began my walking regimen. I dusted off a pair of walking shoes that had reposed … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Linda Schaub

The day was crisp and clear at Elizabeth Park – just look at that bright blue sky! The wind was clipping along with great gusto. Each gust had the flag whipping and flipping around, causing it to rise and fall … Continue reading →

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Flags and flowers for a subdued Memorial Day 2020.

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Flags at federal buildings and national monuments are flying at half-staff across the U.S. this entire holiday weekend to honor the COVID-19 victims, as ordered by the President. While that is both sad and admirable, I hope that Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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So, are you “toes up” this Memorial Day weekend?

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Linda Schaub

It’s our first long holiday of the year here in the U.S. Usually by the end of May, this long weekend, typically called “the Gateway to Summer”, is always such a welcome respite from our usually hectic daily lives. But, … Continue reading →

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