Category Archives: nature

Will the real Summer please stand up, ‘cuz who is this imposter?

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Well, the storm blew through here, just seconds after I published yesterday’s post. I shut off the computer and pulled its plug. It was the fourth storm with severe potential in two days, and I am sure I was not … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged Bunnies, Heat, Memories, nature, Summer, walk, walking | 77 Comments

“Fly Me to the Moon”

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Linda Schaub

When I think of the moon, the first thing that comes to mind is the song “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra. Though I’m not a Frank Sinatra fan, I grew up listening to his songs every Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in nature | Tagged Apollo 11, eagle, moon, nature | 70 Comments

Made in the shade.

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I remember hearing this expression when I was a youngster – my parents would say “oh ya, they’re doin’ great – they’ve got it made in the shade now.” I’ll bet it was an expression that a beatnik like Maynard … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged Heat, nature, Squirrels, Summer, tree houses, Trees, walk, walking | 49 Comments

T.P.T.P.!!!

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Linda Schaub

When we were kids, we used this expression on hot days: “Mom: we’re T.P.T.P.!!!” What is “T.P.T.P.” you ask? Why it means “too pooped to participate!” Yes, it has been the long-awaited holiday weekend and by mid-week the doomsayers (a/k/a … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged Heat, humidity, nature, Squirrels, Summer, ugh, walk, walking | 59 Comments

I’m back, but …

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… they’re gone! The geese that is. More about them later. After an angst-ridden ten days, give or take a day or two, I think I’m fairly caught up here on WordPress and other social media, and things are back … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged geese, nature, Summer, walk, walking | 104 Comments

All sunny days are NOT golden.

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Linda Schaub

There is an expression that goes like this: “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Here is the origin of that saying: Though I am mindful that severe weather has plagued so many parts of the U.S. lately, … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged life, nature, walk, walking | 91 Comments

Summer’s here and we’re all giddy!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Summer officially made its debut at 11:54 a.m. here in Southeast Michigan with a bright and beautiful morning. After countless gray, gloomy and often rainy days, the bright orb in the sky was worth taking note, as the Detroit Free … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged geese, nature, Summer, walk, walking | 39 Comments

Meandering at Memorial Park.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I am often scrambling around to get going in the morning. I hit the snooze button a few too many times and even the lure of a steaming cup of Joe and my oatmeal (maybe not as enticing as that … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, Uncategorized, walk | Tagged Beauty, Flowers, Memorial, nature, peaceful, walk, walking | 32 Comments

Tuesday Musings.

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Well, June marches on, and, in a few more days, Summer will be here … on the calendar anyway. Weather woes. Not to be a weather whiner, BUT, it sure doesn’t feel like Summer is on the horizon, because on … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged exercise, nature, Robin, walk, walking | 36 Comments

Today’s the day to honor dear old Dad.

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Linda Schaub

What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander. ~ Proverb Well we honored our mothers, so it is only fair that we fête our fathers too. Since the first goslings arrived at Council Point Park in early May, … Continue reading →