Category Archives: nature

Linda’s back! #Wordless Wednesday #Whew – we thought we had to eat clover!

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

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

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Returning to my roots, er … routes.

Posted on June 8, 2020 by

During the one-month period of time when Council Point Park was closed by the Mayor of our City, I tried to vary my walking routes. I wanted the steps, but didn’t want to get bored with the routine. Some days … Continue reading →

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A riot of color …

Posted on June 6, 2020 by

[No, it’s not what you think, but the expression “a riot of color” is apropos to these colorful blooms amidst the bleak days we are muddling through now, between the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.] Not … Continue reading →

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Yay!! Council Point Park is open again!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

There’s nothing stopping us walkers now! I breathed a sigh of relief and was grateful when it was announced on local social media that Council Point Park would re-open on June 2nd. The re-opening might have been in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity.

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

I thought I’d dust off my Friday Frivolity feature to share a few thoughts about birdies and bandanas that have been rumbling around in my brain while I’ve been rambling around the ‘hood. It is also a chance to bemoan … Continue reading →

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The early bird catches the worm. #Wordless Wednesday #Don’t hit the snooze button!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

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

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Loosey goosies

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

This is part two of my trip to BASF Waterfront Park last Saturday. It’s a short and sweet post about the various families of Canada Geese I saw on my morning stroll. The geese and goslings were the highlight of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

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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Downy Delight on the Detroit River #Wordless Wednesday #It was Mother’s Day, but no ducklings, goslings or cygnets were here.

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

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

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Mama’s munchkins.

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

As Mother’s Day nears, I am always happy to discover at least one pair of Canada Geese and their brand-new goslings to spotlight for Mother’s Day weekend. I’ve generally been pretty lucky to get a few shots for that special … Continue reading →

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