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Had I known …

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Well, had I known the weather would be so cooperative throughout December, I probably would not have gone on a marathon walking-and-photo-taking session back on the weekend of December 8th and 9th.  Who knew?  But, on that weekend, it was … Continue reading →

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A Winter’s day …

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Linda Schaub

… In a deep and dark December. I am alone Gazing from my window To the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. [“I am a Rock” by Paul Simon] Before starting this post, I looked back … Continue reading →

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OOPS!!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This post is a compilation of a few funny incidents on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I was lucky enough to be at the right place, at the right time, to take pictures of a little mischief by our furry … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Be filled with wonder, be touched by peace. ~ Anonymous

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Family, friends and sweet memories.

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Only one more “sleep” until Santa arrives here in North America.  For some of my blogging pals, Santa has visited and left, like for John in Sweden, where Christmas is celebrated on December 24th. Do you believe? Christmas was so much … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the day before Christmas …

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Originally posted on WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY:
‘Twas the day before Christmas and out in the street Not a neighbor was stirring, they must all be beat. The goody bags were packed with the utmost of care In the…

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Season’s Eatings.

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I originally planned for this post to appear on December 25th.  I wanted to use Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s quote about the joy of Christmas bells, which goes like this: I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols … Continue reading →

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It takes a village …

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Over the years I’ve shared several stories about my work life … like my first real job, slinging hash at Carters Hamburgers, the small diner where I worked throughout my college years.  How I loved that place and everyone associated … Continue reading →

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A little Friday frivolity.

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Linda Schaub

TGIF!  For many of us, since Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year, we will enjoy a four-day holiday.  Sadly, our time off will pass far too quickly! Over the past few weeks, I’ve collected some photos and stories and … Continue reading →

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We all need a little wiggle room sometimes.

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Linda Schaub

It sure was freezing cold and frosty this morning.  Down at Council Point Park, the Ecorse Creek was lightly frozen over and I watched a few geese navigating around that thin veil of ice.  They floated along in a row, … Continue reading →

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