Tag Archives: Autumn

Fall Infatuation.

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Linda Schaub

Fall (finally) arrived today at 8:44 a.m., just as I was stepping out the door. Ah, glorious Fall, even though the “real feel” was still hot and humid. If you know me personally, or have followed my blog for a … Continue reading →

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In awe of Autumn leaves.

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Linda Schaub

It’s the first Monday of a new month and November’s featured calendar page is Tuscany, Italy. The photo looks a bit nondescript in my opinion and I’ll freely admit that a long-distance hike for me is six, maybe seven miles, … Continue reading →

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Autumn: Amble on!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Linda Schaub

So far, Southeast Michigan’s Autumn weather has had a little something for everyone. Prior to this past Saturday, when we suddenly went straight from Summer-like bliss to brrrrr (completely bypassing brisk), we had enjoyed the warmest October on record; those … Continue reading →

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There are no gray days …

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Linda Schaub

… when colorful leaves are still around! Over the weekend I hustled down to my favorite nature nook to get photos of what I figured would be the last of the colorful leaves. We have had September-like weather and those … Continue reading →

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Mornings are a bit amiss at Council Point Park.

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Autumn arrived without skipping a beat, even though life, as we’ve always known it, seems to take stranger twists and turns daily. But in 2020, the leaves still fall, as do the temperatures. We still reach for a coat to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins for munchkins.

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Today is National Pumpkin Day, so what better day and way to feature last Sunday’s annual tendering of pumpkins (and peanuts … of course) to the munchkins at Council Point Park.  Every Fall I gather gourds to treat my furry … Continue reading →

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Marsh Meander.

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Linda Schaub

This is part 2 of my very long walk at Lake Erie Metropark last Saturday after the riverboat cruise. What began as a very chilly morning, morphed into a warm and sunny afternoon. You might have thought the rustic and … Continue reading →

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“D” is for Desolate.

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Autumn 2019 in the Northern Hemisphere began on Monday, September 23rd, exactly one month ago today. It’s anyone’s guess whether Mother Nature follows the rules about what we THINK Autumn should feel and look like and what we actually see before … Continue reading →

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Boat Trip!

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Last year I took a two-hour riverboat trip on the E.V. Clinton out of Lake Erie Metropark.  It was a “discovery cruise” designed to combine a boat trip with a learning experience and was entitled “Eagle’s Eye Nature Cruise” and I … Continue reading →

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Gather ye rosebuds while ye may …

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… oh yes, peanuts too. Time’s a tickin’ … it’s the last day of September and for squirrels and girls with agendas, it is time to seize the moment and gather all the peanuts and steps you can (if Mother … Continue reading →

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