Category Archives: walking

Have a heart.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may have hearts, flowers and chocolate on your mind, whether you are the potential giver or the hopeful recipient. Today’s post will include some hearts and flowers, but sorry … no chocolate. … Continue reading →

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I saw my shadow first! #Wordless Wednesday #But, I hope Phil does NOT see his shadow! BTW, yes I have feet too!

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

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Life’s a beach (um, sometimes).

Water in every form has permeated my thoughts during January and I’ll substantiate that statement later in this post. Meanwhile, on that topic, I figured I’d share my shoreline shots, the third installment of last Fall’s visit to Sterling State … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow pies and berry-blue skies.

How many shades of blue are in this photo? I counted five with four different shades in the sky alone. I am reminded of the lyrics to “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin. “Blue skies smiling at me. Nothing but blue skies … Continue reading →

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Strolling for dollars …

This trek was taken June 3, 2023 at picturesque Heritage Park, the site of the 14th Annual Happy Soles 5k. Although the actual 5k event was held the following day, since there was an option to do the event virtually, … Continue reading →

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Are these aDOORable or fun and funky door handles?? #Wordless Wednesday

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

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Wandering the Wyandotte Waterfront.

Some of you have remarked in the past how lucky I am to live near so many big parks and/or riverfront venues. I do feel lucky about that fact and, if you didn’t know, Michigan’s state motto (Si quaeris peninsulam … Continue reading →

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Head tilt. #Wordless Wednesday 

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

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Mallard musings and revisiting my 2023.

It was “Ladies Night Out” for Mallory and Mandy. They were getting ready for the Annual Mallard Mingle. Mallory was a natural beauty and only needed a quick preen to look presentable … … so she was gobsmacked watching her … Continue reading →

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Up on the housetop, reindeer pause …

… out jumps good old Santa Claus. Got your attention there didn’t I? Believe me, there is no sensationalism here in this blog, but maybe a wee bit of whimsy, hence my blog title. 🙂 While I do confess to … Continue reading →

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