Category Archives: walk

A solo walker and solo birds.

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Linda Schaub

I like beginning the day with my mind a blank canvas and that’s been my mindset since Day One of my walking regimen, especially at Council Point Park. I enjoy walking alone, but because of the ongoing “project” at my … Continue reading →

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Whew! When the weather’s perfect and …

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Linda Schaub

… you wear yourself out enjoying it! Meteorological Summer may have started on June 1st but, in my humble opinion, our Summer-like temps happened long before meteorological Summer or calendar date Summer which happens June 20th. We have had hot … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost: The destruction of Council Point Park.

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Linda Schaub

I am positive if I searched this blog for the words “my favorite nature nook” or “Council Point Park” the amount of hits would be overwhelming. This small venue, which runs along the Ecorse Creek and is smack-dab in the … Continue reading →

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Morning marsh meander.

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Linda Schaub

“Come on in – the water’s fine! It is highly unlikely you expected to open this post and see a dog as the header image – more on this pooch later. While I am usually behind reporting on my jaunts, … Continue reading →

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Sentimental scribbles.

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Another Mother’s Day is upon us, a time to bask in the love of your offspring and/or to honor your Mom and make her feel special. As most of you know, I lost my mom in 2010, but not a … Continue reading →

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Am I a tree hugger? You betcha!

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Linda Schaub

This is the fourth year I have participated in the “Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K” virtual event sponsored by the Bob Ross Inc. Foundation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. All race proceeds support tree planting and … Continue reading →

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Some days are diamonds, some days are stones.

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Linda Schaub

I know I’ve used a variation of today’s blog post title in the past, but I’m choosing it again since the word “diamond(s)” will do triple duty for this week’s picture-laden post. First, my birthstone is diamond – I was … Continue reading →

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“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood” …

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Linda Schaub

… said Linda Schaub while channeling Fred Rogers. I was already a preteen, not a preschooler, when the TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” hit the airwaves. I am sure it had all the sweetness and charm of MY favorite preschool … Continue reading →

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Fellow Canuck kindred spirit. #Wordless Wednesday #National Walking Day!

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Hopping down the bunny trail …

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Linda Schaub

I do my best pondering of life’s mysteries while walking along a nature trail, my thoughts interrupted only by birdsong and squirrels clamoring for peanuts at my feet. Yes, I feel like Snow White sometimes. So, on the cusp of … Continue reading →

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