Category Archives: walk

Turning the corner … on the cusp of 2025.

I wouldn’t say 2024 was the best year ever for me … it was filled with ups and downs to be honest and began on a sour note as I HAD intended to retire on December 31, 2023, but reluctantly … Continue reading

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The cake was ablaze with candles …

… because it was a monumental birthday after all.   Hmm –  who was celebrating and presented with a cake with all those candles?  Well, we know former President Jimmy Carter reached the century mark on October 1st, but no, it … Continue reading

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Fall frolicking.

I shut my eyes and basked in the warmth of still another stellar Summer-like day. It was hard to believe it was October 24th!  It felt good to relax and ponder about life with no interruptions.   My mate was near … Continue reading

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Embracing Fall and having some fun.

Even before the frost was on the pumpkin, I knew I should try to get a few more “Walktober” excursions under my belt.  As you know, I really look forward to October, my favorite month of the year, with its … Continue reading

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Fifty shades of brown!

It has been a spectacular year for tipping your head back and looking toward the Heavens.  Mere stargazing at the night sky simply paled in comparison to the treats our eyes have feasted on in 2024. We have had four … Continue reading

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In recognition of veterans …

I have participated in five different walking events for charity in 2024, but only written about two of them to date.  So, on the eve of Veterans Day, I am going to tell you about the Running to Honor 5K … Continue reading

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All abuzz about birds.

About ten days ago, a little birdie suggested I go to Sterling State Park if I wanted to see White Pelicans.  That “birdie” was Mike Grosso, a local photographer I’ve followed on Facebook for awhile.  Earlier this year I asked … Continue reading

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When spooky sounds abound …

… you know Your Roving Reporter is right on it, because an eerie experience at Lake Erie is bound to be great blog fodder, right? Those eerie sounds greeted me as I pulled up into the Pointe Mouillee State Game … Continue reading

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Scarecrow strollin’.

It was mid-morning and I had already walked to and from, then around Council Point Park where I fed my furry and feathered friends.  While walking home, I ended up carrying my jacket as the temps had warmed up considerably … Continue reading

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When you stick your neck out …

… to bend the rules just a tad. Since purchasing my first Metropark pass in the Summer of 2018, I have made countless excursions to various Michigan Metroparks, especially my favorite, Lake Erie Metropark.   The first year I practically wore … Continue reading

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