Tag Archives: holiday

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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Spooky stuff (kinda sorta) for your Halloween.

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Linda Schaub

Things are not always as they seem to be in THE WITCHING SEASON. In fact I am going to share a few instances from my recent Fall meanderings illustrating that fact. But first, I have to tell you that over … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Day 2023.

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Linda Schaub

It’s National Grandparents Day 2023, a Hallmark-type holiday to collectively celebrate and honor our grandparents. I never met my paternal grandparents as they both passed away when my father was in his teens, but I’ve written at least a half-dozen … Continue reading →

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The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker ….

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Linda Schaub

I’m sure lots of prep went into your Thanksgiving feast, even before today and, whether it was bopping from store to store, or simply from aisle to aisle … food, glorious food, was and is top of mind today. And, … Continue reading →

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Roaming the Riverfront.

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Back on January 22nd, on a snow-free, but frosty morning, as I layered up to head outside, I got a crazy notion that it might be fun to visit all the shoreline parks along the Detroit River. I knew the … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July 2022!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Linda Schaub

I know I keep bemoaning the fact that once upon a time we used to have four distinct seasons. Summer began sometime in June, not necessarily on the day the calendar said it was so. Nowadays, the seasons are colliding, … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2022.

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Time to fête the fathers in our life for their special day. My Mother’s Day post was all about Mama Goose – first, her nest brimming with eggs and then her five sweet goslings. How could I top that? And … Continue reading →

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Easter Greetings 2022.

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Linda Schaub

In a perfect world, the photo shoot for my Easter blog post would find me, Your Roving Reporter, tripping down the perimeter path, clutching onto a brightly colored, beribboned wicker basket and doling out treats to my furry and feathered … Continue reading →

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The Locket.

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Linda Schaub

My annual Valentine’s Day post is usually brimming with images of spoiled-rotten squirrels scurrying around and devouring heart-shaped treats, but this year I decided I’d do something different. I’ve mentioned before that my late mother’s birthday was Valentine’s Day – … Continue reading →

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Treats for the Sweets.

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Linda Schaub

The trek to deliver Valentine treats for the Park sweeties for my Valentine’s Day blog post actually happened three weeks ago, on Saturday, January 23rd. It’s Wintertime in Michigan and you never know what the weather will be, so I … Continue reading →

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