Tag Archives: Memories

Stuck like glue.

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Linda Schaub

This sweet Mama Mallard and her fuzzy duckling, (which I’d like to think are a mother/daughter combo), were paddling around Coan Lake at Heritage Park on a visit I made there last Spring. When I saw these up-close shots on … Continue reading →

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Please indulge me as I reminisce about Christmas past.

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Linda Schaub

It seems like the holiday season is the perfect time for reflections, especially in 2020, which will likely go down in history as the year with an asterisk. Social media lit up like a Christmas tree back in October when … Continue reading →

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It was serendipity.

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Linda Schaub

A week ago today I visited with an old friend. While it is certainly not unusual to reconnect with seemingly long-lost friends on social media, or by happenstance, I must state that this telephone encounter was with a friend with … Continue reading →

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As Summer slips away, flowers fade …

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Linda Schaub

It’s funny how one little item might trigger a special memory sometimes … a person, place or thing that you’ve not thought of in many years. First it was that old willow tree that was damaged in one of Mother … Continue reading →

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It’s Grandparents Day!

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Well, this post has not even a whit about walking, or nature, but once a year I do honor this Hallmark-type holiday known as “National Grandparents Day” in spirit only, since my last grandparent passed away in 1986. That would … Continue reading →

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The Weeping Willow.

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Linda Schaub

We’ve had a very hot Summer here in Southeast Michigan. I could wow you with lots of stats, but I’ll keep it simple … we have had three times as many hot, (as in over 90F/32C), days this year. I … Continue reading →

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Sentiments about Scents and Centsibilities.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Linda Schaub

If you had a dollar for every social media meme you’ve seen since this global pandemic began, you could buy yourself a very nice present. First, it was the toilet paper conundrum, followed by social distancing. Soon the meme themes … Continue reading →

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You’ve come a long way baby!

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Linda Schaub

In 2019 our country celebrated the 50th anniversary of several historical and significant dates: the moon landing, the Woodstock Music and Art Festival and 50 years of being amused by the cast of characters from Sesame Street. We even looked … Continue reading →

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Wayback Wednesday.

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Linda Schaub

As you know, one of my favorite spots to walk is lovely Elizabeth Park and my last foray to this venue was December 28th, which was also the subject of my last post “Birdie Nirvana”. Not only is Elizabeth Park … Continue reading →

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Birdie Nirvana

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Linda Schaub

The memorial tree at Elizabeth Park where all the birdies hang out, beckons me to visit while bearing treats and toting along my camera. I’m drawn to it like a magnet. You will recall I had an earlier visit to … Continue reading →

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