Tag Archives: nature

Muddling through 2020.

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Linda Schaub

Hmm – four days into the new year and just one walk taken. The squirrels are no doubt fitful, looking at one another and asking “is Linda coming back?” I am hopeful for a Park excursion this morning. We had … Continue reading →

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On the rocks. #Wordless Wednesday #2021 countdown

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #Wordless Wednesday, holiday, nature | Tagged 2021, ice, nature, New Year's Eve Eve, walk, walking, Winter, Wordless Wednesday | 23 Comments

Hmm – does that fur coat REALLY keep you warm?

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Winter had still not arrived on the day I took this walk at Council Point Park. But you could have fooled me – it was gray, gloomy and very cold. This was Saturday, December 19th and I’d not been to … Continue reading →

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It won’t be long now …

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Linda Schaub

We’ve all gathered together to send some holiday cheer.We sure need it after 2020 – whew, what a horrible year! Today Linda told us that we must look extra cute.‘Cuz tonight we await the big man in the red suit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, holiday, nature | Tagged Christmas, holiday, nature, Squirrels | 64 Comments

Fluff hopes for some mistletoe magic. #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

Posted in #WildlifeWednesday, #Wordless Wednesday, Christmas, nature | Tagged #WildlifeWednesday, Christmas, nature, Squirrels, Wordless Wednesday | 12 Comments

Embracing the four seasons at Council Point Park.

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Linda Schaub

The Winter Solstice arrives today at 5:02 a.m., just as this post is publishing. As my long-time followers know, Winter is my least-favorite season. I dislike driving in the ice and snow just as much as I dislike walking in … Continue reading →

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Sharin’ the love and a little …

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Linda Schaub

… trail mix. As you know from prior posts, I met my walking goal (1,255 miles/2,020 kilometers) on November 29th. That was the earliest ever for me and I really pushed myself over Thanksgiving holiday weekend, since I had time … Continue reading →

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The Safe Haven Tree.

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Linda Schaub

We all agree that 2020 is like no other year, unless, of course, you were around for the 1918 influenza pandemic, but let’s not go there. It is nine months since “lockdown” and “social distancing” suddenly infiltrated our vocabulary and … Continue reading →

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It’s all about the numbers sometimes …

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Linda Schaub

… and November was a month of mind-numbing numbers. Most of us soon grew weary of endless remarks about counts and recounts because the vote tallies were wrong. Here in Michigan we were immersed in that kerfuffle as well. But … Continue reading →