Tag Archives: nature

Topsy-Turvy.

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Today was not the usual jaunt for me – it was kind of backwards, actually. I follow the Detroit Audubon Society on Facebook, and earlier this week, a local photographer posted a series of shots of a snowy owl he … Continue reading →

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Peace at the Park.

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Linda Schaub

On the first day of this newly minted year, I arrived at Council Point Park, just a little later than usual.  That’s because firecrackers in the ‘hood were going off ‘til the wee hours of the morn, so I figured … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Overheard at Council Point Park today:  “Those squirrels eat better than I do!” Hmm.  This gentlemen was strolling along the perimeter path.  He was not watching me feeding my little buddies, but happened to come along after I had just … Continue reading →

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The year 2018, like this snowman …

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Linda Schaub

… is going, going, gone! This snowman is smiling.  That’s because he didn’t know his fate once photographer Jill Wellington snapped this picture and he dissolved into the hot chocolate – ouch! But his marshmallow face mirrors mine, because I’m … Continue reading →

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As we slowly slide toward 2019 …

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I have finally gotten my ducks in a row with all the photos I took in early December.  This is the last batch of belated photos and stories.  If you like ducks, well today’s post will be right up your … Continue reading →

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Had I known …

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Well, had I known the weather would be so cooperative throughout December, I probably would not have gone on a marathon walking-and-photo-taking session back on the weekend of December 8th and 9th.  Who knew?  But, on that weekend, it was … Continue reading →

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A Winter’s day …

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Linda Schaub

… In a deep and dark December. I am alone Gazing from my window To the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. [“I am a Rock” by Paul Simon] Before starting this post, I looked back … Continue reading →

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OOPS!!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This post is a compilation of a few funny incidents on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I was lucky enough to be at the right place, at the right time, to take pictures of a little mischief by our furry … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Be filled with wonder, be touched by peace. ~ Anonymous

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Season’s Eatings.

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I originally planned for this post to appear on December 25th.  I wanted to use Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s quote about the joy of Christmas bells, which goes like this: I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols … Continue reading →

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