Category Archives: nature

Spanning the seasons ….

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Linda Schaub

The first day of Summer officially arrives on Sunday, June 21st, BUT, so does Father’s Day and I would be remiss in not giving a nod to all the fathers out there on their special day, (even if some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds,#GBBC,, nature, walk, walking, Winter | Tagged #Monthly Color Challenge, #One step at a time, birds, Birds GBBC, nature, walk, walking, Winter | 40 Comments

‘Twas a dovely morning. #Wordless Wednesday #Mourning Dove amidst the Cottonwood fuzz.

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, Mourning Dove, nature | 60 Comments

“Wormies” … The Breakfast of Champions! #Wordless Wednesday #Enjoying a protein power breakfast, one segment at a time!

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | 49 Comments

Hyacinths in the ‘hood.

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Linda Schaub

What happened to that little ditty I learned way back in elementary school about “March winds, April showers, help bring May flowers?” I guess that was long before our weather got wacky and morphed seasons together in such a nonsensical … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, nature, Spring, walk, walking | Tagged #Flower Hour Photo Challenge, #One step at a time, nature, Spring, walk, walking | 63 Comments

Spring Beauties! #Wordless Wednesday #The flowers are Spring Beauties a/k/a Fairy Spud or Miner’s Lettuce

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, Flowers, nature, Squirrels | 41 Comments

When you make like an ostrich …. #Wordless Wednesday #A brief escape from reality!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, nature | 26 Comments

Familiar places (and faces)!

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Linda Schaub

After a month of “March Weather Madness” Mother Nature shone, although she would soon lose her accolades when we had a week of wild, wacky, severe weather following that dazzling day. This is why you seize the day when you … Continue reading →

Posted in #Flower Hour,, #One step at a time, nature, Seasons, Spring, walk, walking | Tagged Canada Geese, Family is important!, Flowers, nature, Seasons, Spring, walk, walking | 76 Comments

Your mom loves you …

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Linda Schaub

… even if she had/has to give you a push to steer you in the right direction sometimes. Yep, here you were thinking that only human moms do these things, nudging their babies, toddlers, teenagers, even adult children to toe … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, holiday, Mother's Day, nature, walk, walking | Tagged #One step at a time, #Sunday Stills Color Challenge, birds, holiday, Mother's Day, nature, walk, walking | 62 Comments

Where’s Waldo? #Wordless Wednesday #Why, he’s lost in the Lotus leaves!

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #Flower Hour,, #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, nature | Tagged #Flower Hour Photo Challenge, #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, birds, Great Egret, nature | 29 Comments

Mother’s Day marsh meander.

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Sunday, May 11, 2025 was a gorgeous day and I took advantage of the sunny morning when I set out on a very long walk at Lake Erie Metropark. It was picture-perfect, not only for me, but also for all … Continue reading →