Category Archives: nature

It was the heart of Winter …

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Linda Schaub

… on a cold and snowy Saturday when I began this blog – February 11, 2013 to be exact. The title of that first post was the same as the title for my blog: “Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy” and … Continue reading →

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Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here!

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Just a handful of days ‘til the Big Game! That’s right … the Puppy Bowl! Query: is there another Big Game? Just askin’ (and just kiddin’). Right place, right time. Saturday, January 22nd found me strolling along the circular road … Continue reading →

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Saturday in the Park …

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Linda Schaub

.. I WISH it was the Fourth of July! (Then again, when it is the Fourth of July, I’ll be whining it’s too hot!) I tweaked a lyric from an old tune by the band Chicago after my original blog … Continue reading →

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Hmm – something’s fishy!!

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Linda Schaub

(And it’s not even the Lenten season yet.) Just one week ago today, I wrote about my Winter walks in wacky weather. One of the highlights in that post were the images I captured of Mallard ducks feasting on the … Continue reading →

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Frozen Foray! #Wordless Wednesday #Shiver on the River #Primo spot for eagles

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Linda Schaub

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

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Winter walks in wacky weather.

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Linda Schaub

I love alliteration and this blog post title pretty much sums up Southeast Michigan’s not-so-wonderful weather since the beginning of the year. I am mindful that Mother Nature’s mood swings are wreaking havoc nationwide and I am grateful we didn’t … Continue reading →

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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go.”

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Since we recently enjoyed the holiday season, I decided to push this post ahead of my three November excursions, plus I’m still mindful of that trio of treks to the Ford Estate, same which remain simmering on the back burner. … Continue reading →

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Pretty, pristine, BUTT … a pain you know where! #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Linda Schaub

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

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Did you know there is a Scandinavian custom that feeding the birds on New Year’s Day will bring you luck the rest of the year? Another nature lover sent me this video some time ago – it is about an … Continue reading →