Category Archives: #Sunday Stills Challenge

When there’s wicked wind, wildflowers and …

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… familiar feathery and leathery friends. On the middle day of the long Memorial Day weekend, I did some Sunday strolling at Lake Erie Metropark. I’d already visited this venue several times since Spring had emerged after a too-long Winter. … Continue reading →

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Mama, munchkins and mud puddles.

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Linda Schaub

It’s the last day of Thanksgiving weekend – holiday #1 is in the books and now it is full steam ahead to the festive holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas. If you’re exhausted and in need a smile, here’s a wee … Continue reading →

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The Gathering.

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Linda Schaub

On Thursday many of you will gather with loved ones and friends to give thanks for food and other blessings. As we ease into Thanksgiving week, I want to update you on MY “family” of furry and feathered friends at … Continue reading →

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The weather and feathers.

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Linda Schaub

As Fall finally settles in and Winter looms large, how I long for Spring. I will eagerly anticipate that morning walk in late March when I hear the first calls of the Red-winged Blackbirds as they return from their warm … Continue reading →

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A “Walktober” stroll that was …

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… both merry AND scary. October stretched before me, my favorite month and favorite season. What’s not to like about October? You have the wee nip in the air, the tastes, the smells, abundant colorful leaves, even the sound of … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature’s gift: the ditch bouquet.

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Linda Schaub

As mentioned in previous posts, on July 21st I returned to Lake Erie Metropark after a six-week absence due to the heat, humidity, stormy weather and wildfire smoke. On July 21st I visited this venue, not once, but twice. The … Continue reading →

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“Adulting” ain’t easy sometimes!

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Linda Schaub

Ya, some days life is just ducky … … and other days there are obstacles to overcome, dilemmas like when you get into a pickle and sadly neither Google nor chatbots have an easy fix. I think we never knew … Continue reading →

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What do Winslow, windows and …

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… walking have in common (besides alliteration)? You’ll need to read on about my artsy-fartsy scavenger hunt of sorts taken August 26th wherein I spent half a day locating, admiring, then photographing various paintings on Grosse Ile, one of the … Continue reading →

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Snowballs in Summer? Yes, please!!

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Linda Schaub

After what seemed like an eternity since enjoying a long walk with my camera, finally the heat, humidity and wildfire smoke vanished and every local meteorologist promised a slew of coolish, sunny days on the horizon! That first day, August … Continue reading →

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As Spring erupted, I was looking ahead …

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… to six months of wonderful weather with lots of walking and photo-taking bliss, but, as we all know, Mother Nature did not cooperate. It was Easter Sunday when I took this walk, a gorgeous morning which kicked off a … Continue reading →