Tag Archives: Summer

Lovely lotuses.

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This morning I meandered around Lake Erie Metropark and its marshland area.  You might recall my post four weeks ago today, when I described the three-mile long rocky shoreline, lotuses and marshland areas … and my sunburn.  If that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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There are no gray days; only days without sunshine.

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Where did I see this phrase?  On a bumper sticker?  A tee-shirt?  Maybe a teabag tag?  I even Googled to see if it was a quote and found a factoid in the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” that proclaims Michigan as the … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is bliss sometimes.

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I’ll preface this post by saying, unlike this young girl, I won’t be outside with my watering can anytime soon. Here in Michigan, the weather pattern has had no rhyme or reason in 2018.  I’m happy as long as I … Continue reading →

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What would we do without blooms and butterflies?

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Linda Schaub

I hope we will never be without flowers or butterflies, though I will tell you that this Summer has been devoid of these delicate creatures hovering and flitting about.  I’ve seen a couple of Cabbage Whites and that is all.  … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July?

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Since mid-April, I’ve been miffed at our weekend weather, all those soggy Saturdays and Sundays, or weather that resembled a steam bath. But, this weekend we lucked out as we have been blessed with coolish temps, low humidity and sun! … Continue reading →

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Rovin’ and ‘Ritin’ …

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Linda Schaub

It seems I’ve done neither of the above much lately. Oh, I did that post the other day about my boss and his trip on the high seas, which was an occasion to tout that I had surpassed the halfway … Continue reading →

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Seize the day!

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Linda Schaub

You’ve no doubt heard the expression “carpe diem” which translates to “seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow” – that phrase came into play this week at work. We’ve been very busy the past few months, and when … Continue reading →

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Season’s Eatings.

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Summertime:  the weather is hot and the eatin’ is good. Here in my part of town, if you’re going to splurge calorie-wise, or money wise to have a sweet frozen treat, the best place to go is Calder’s Dairy or … Continue reading →

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Missed steps and a misstep?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Linda Schaub

It was a beautiful and coolish morning, perfect for a walk, but my trek had to be cut short by an errand.  That errand was a trip to the eye doctor to pick up my glasses that had arrived almost … Continue reading →

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Oh … those lucky ducks.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Today was an escape to beautiful and historic Heritage Park, a venue which never disappoints.  I figured I’d trek around the track twice, after visiting the old village area to feed the ducks and take photos before it got busy. … Continue reading →

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