Tag Archives: ducks

This is how to cool off quickly!

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Linda Schaub

We’re in the midst of a wicked heat wave – throughout the holiday weekend, temps sizzled like a firecracker. I hope we don’t need a whopper storm to break the heat. I visited Lake Erie Metropark a couple of weekends … Continue reading →

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Excuse me … I’ll just be bold and ask: “did you bring me treats?”

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Even more kindred souls walk amongst us … As promised, I have just a few more tales I’ve been collecting about animal/human interactions, like this story my friend Ann Marie shared with me recently. You may recall, I was appalled … Continue reading →

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Kindred souls.

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I often strike up a conversation with people at the various parks that I frequent, and, surprisingly, the topic of our conversation is NOT necessarily walking. In fact, I almost never talk about walking. It is more about what I … Continue reading →

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Rubber Ducky, you’re the one …

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Linda Schaub

… or maybe not? Things are just ducky again now that my morning meanders are back at Council Point Park. During the one-month hiatus in May when I took to the City streets for my daily walks, I discovered there … Continue reading →

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Primping for Spring’s arrival.

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Today is the first day of Spring! The arrival of Spring with its balmy temps plus teensy shoots and delicate blooms making their annual debut, is always a delight in a four-season state. Midwesterners wistfully long for Spring deep in … Continue reading →

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Cuddle Alert!

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Linda Schaub

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, so I will squeeze in one more post for this Hallmark holiday. I wish I could say I coined the phrase “Cuddle Alert” for those frosty and frigid mid-Winter nights here in Southeast Michigan; no, it … Continue reading →

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Please do not leave me behind in the dust!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Since we continue creeping toward year end, and, while I was hoping to bulk up some walking miles, I headed to historical Heritage Park the weekend before last. Yep, I had my ducks in a row as I had high … Continue reading →

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The mirror doesn’t lie.

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I rushed home after walking for over four hours … no it wasn’t that second cup of coffee I had before I set out later than usual, as I awaited the thermometer to nudge higher than 27 degrees F/-2 C. … Continue reading →

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It was weather for ducks this morning.

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Linda Schaub

The rain arrived right as I was ready to head out the door for my walk – nice timing Mother Nature! So, I had another cup of coffee and piddled around waiting for the rain to stop so I could … Continue reading →

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I’ve been on baby watch.

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Just like the Brits that awaited the newest Royal, who finally made his debut this morning, I’ve been on baby watch too, and what better time to write about it then during Mother’s Day week. As you know, while walking … Continue reading →