Category Archives: nature

Here comes the sun!  #Wordless Wednesday #1st full day of Spring, so rise and shine!

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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I’m thinking Spring-y thoughts; are you?

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Linda Schaub

After all, Spring is just a heartbeat away, right? But, as I am writing this post, the winds are howling, snow flurries are flitting about and I wonder why our Summer-like weekday weather vanishes every weekend. It’s no joy to … Continue reading →

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They’re late: they forgot to spring forward!

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Climate change and El Niño partnered to create a beautiful Autumn here in Southeast Michigan and Veterans Day 2023 was no exception – it was a sunny, Pure Michigan day. I was eager to explore a woodsy area located between … Continue reading →

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Graceful Mute Swans.  #Wordless Wednesday  #Beautiful birds, but sometimes bullies.

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Linda Schaub

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

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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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