Category Archives: holiday

“Trick or treat …

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Linda Schaub

… smell my feet … … gimme something good to eat!” The phrase above was the cry uttered by my childhood friends and me, circa late 50s/early 60s, as we crowded together “begging” at homeowners’ doors along Sandmere Place, in … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dad.

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Linda Schaub

It really doesn’t make much difference whether you’re a human dad or a Canada Goose dad … there are similar dilemmas, exasperating or even cringe-worthy moments. If you’re a dad, yep … I can see you shaking your head in … Continue reading →

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All trails lead to the bunny trail.

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Did you know that Michigan is known as “The Trails State?” Not all of those rustic or asphalt pathways are bunny trails however. I’ve not seen any bunnies at Council Point Park since last Summer. Then they will magically appear … Continue reading →

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Parker: “I’d rather have a pot of peanuts, than a pot of gold!” #Wordless Wednesday; #Wildlife Wednesday

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Linda Schaub

#Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story. And … click here please …

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Treats for the Sweets.

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Linda Schaub

The trek to deliver Valentine treats for the Park sweeties for my Valentine’s Day blog post actually happened three weeks ago, on Saturday, January 23rd. It’s Wintertime in Michigan and you never know what the weather will be, so I … Continue reading →

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Let’s give 2020 the boot, shall we?

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Linda Schaub

After lots of fits and starts, in a year like no other, I am happy to tell you I am closing out the year with 1,320 miles/2,124 kilometers walked in 2020. That is 65 miles/104 kilometers over and above my … Continue reading →

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On the rocks. #Wordless Wednesday #2021 countdown

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

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It won’t be long now …

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Linda Schaub

We’ve all gathered together to send some holiday cheer.We sure need it after 2020 – whew, what a horrible year! Today Linda told us that we must look extra cute.‘Cuz tonight we await the big man in the red suit. … Continue reading →

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Bulbs and baubles. #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

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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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