Category Archives: nature

Weather whiplash and wingin’ it.

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Whew, we’re finally in February and mercifully The Groundhog* did not see its shadow meaning Spring is just around the corner, or so we hope.  I wrote 99.9% of this post last Friday, while the rain was pouring down and … Continue reading →

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Eastern Black Swallowtail and Coneflowers. #Wordless Wednesday #I’m thinking warm thoughts – how ’bout you?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Linda Schaub

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

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My Park Pals (a/k/a “The Peanut-eating Paesanos”).

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Linda Schaub

I refer to myself as a lucky photographer because I often show up in the right place at the right time.  However, the photos herein were NOT happenstance on that day.  Nope, I created the scene by lavishing mixed nuts, … Continue reading →

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Hey, were you in a pillow fight? #Wordless Wednesday #Um, just stating the obvious! #Molting – ugh

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Linda Schaub

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

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Just chillin’ … #Wordless Wednesday #Red-eared Slider and its Pond Slider pals #”Happy Together”

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Linda Schaub

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

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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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Step with care and great tact.

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… and remember that life’s a great balancing act. ~Dr. Seuss I fed the birds on New Year’s Day.  I’ve written before about the Scandinavian custom of feeding the birds on the first day of the new year because it … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Linda and …

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Linda Schaub

… her nutty Park pals. Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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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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Feelin’ festive at the office party. #Wordless Wednesday #Gulls just wanna have fun!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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