Category Archives: nature

What’s that bright yellow orb in the sky?

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Last Summer’s predictions for a mild and fairly dry Winter, thanks to an impending El Niño, filled my heart with joy. I have never been a fan of Winter and this mindset was long before I began my walking regimen … Continue reading →

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Cheep digs! #Wordless Wednesday #Why are both birdhouses askew I ask you?

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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The Red-winged Blackbirds are back; it must be Spring!  #Wordless Wednesday  #My stats: 27th annual GBBC (“Great Backyard Bird Count”)

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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Let me tell you ‘bout the birds and the bees and …

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Linda Schaub

… the flowers and the trees, all seen on my second trip to the Environmental Interpretive Center (“EIC”) on Saturday, August 19th. My first visit to this woodsy setting at the edge of the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s campus was back … 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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Backyard friends and foes.

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Linda Schaub

In January, the days seem to flow into one another and thus gave me lots of time to ponder. My biggest problem that I wished to resolve over the Winter months was determining what to do with my backyard, once … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow pies and berry-blue skies.

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Linda Schaub

How many shades of blue are in this photo? I counted five with four different shades in the sky alone. I am reminded of the lyrics to “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin. “Blue skies smiling at me. Nothing but blue skies … 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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Ouch! Road trip with Parker and pals (plus a bucket) on my 2024 agenda. #Wordless Wednesday #Black Walnut Tree at Fair Lane Estate

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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Mallard musings and revisiting my 2023.

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Linda Schaub

It was “Ladies Night Out” for Mallory and Mandy. They were getting ready for the Annual Mallard Mingle. Mallory was a natural beauty and only needed a quick preen to look presentable … … so she was gobsmacked watching her … Continue reading →

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