Category Archives: #Sunday Stills Challenge

An affinity for ducks.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Linda Schaub

This post is part two of three posts about a day spent in Dearborn on September 10th. If you missed last week’s post about my meander along the Rouge Gateway Trail and around Fair Lane Estate and Jergen’s Meadow, just … Continue reading →

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Winter weather weary? Let’s revisit Summer!

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Winter marches on and on … and then some. Here in Southeast Michigan, our wintry weather arrived at Thanksgiving, much earlier than usual and now Winter has become the gift that keeps on giving – ugh. We had a one-day … Continue reading →

Posted in #Sunday Stills Challenge, Flowers, nature, walk, walking | Tagged Flowers, nature, Summer versus Fall, walk, walking | 62 Comments

Reflecting on 2025 while steppin’ bravely into 2026.

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Linda Schaub

I was in a hurry for 2025 to end … I mean, couldn’t it just flit away quietly like a delicate dragonfly? Nope – it kept dragging on and on. It wasn’t just our wobbly weather that haunted me, (a/k/a … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in #Sunday Stills Challenge, birds, nature, walk, walking | Tagged birds, Canada Geese, nature, walk, walking | 51 Comments

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 →

Posted in #Sunday Stills Challenge, holiday, nature, Thanksgiving, Harvest time,, walk, walking | Tagged birds, holiday, nature, Squirrels, Thanksgiving, walk, walking | 66 Comments

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 →

Posted in #Sunday Stills Challenge, birds, nature, Seasons | Tagged birds, feathers, nature, Seasons, Weather | 74 Comments

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 →