Tag Archives: walk

An affinity for ducks.

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Linda Schaub

This post is part two of three posts about a day spent in Dearborn on September 10th.  If you missed last week’s post about my meander along the Rouge Gateway Trail and around Fair Lane Estate and Jergen’s Meadow, just … Continue reading →

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Winter weather weary? Let’s revisit Summer!

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Winter marches on and on … and then some.  Here in Southeast Michigan, our wintry weather arrived at Thanksgiving, much earlier than usual and now Winter has become the gift that keeps on giving – ugh. We had a one-day … Continue reading →

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Hmm. Fall is always so fleeting …

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Linda Schaub

… yet Winter seems to go on forever. Fall has always been my favorite season.  Yes Fall, tinged with gorgeous colors, tantalizing tastes and smells and, of course, that welcome, gentle nip to the air, qualities that no other season … Continue reading →

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Winged Wonders.

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Linda Schaub

Summer was on the wane when I took a long stroll at Lake Erie Metropark.  I was eager to return for the first time since late July.  The worrisome explosion of ticks kept me away as did the relentless heat … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on 2025 while steppin’ bravely into 2026.

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Linda Schaub

I was in a hurry for 2025 to end … I mean, couldn’t it just flit away quietly like a delicate dragonfly?  Nope – it kept dragging on and on. It wasn’t just our wobbly weather that haunted me, (a/k/a … Continue reading →

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Some mirth and merriment for you. 

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Linda Schaub

When I began this blog nearly 13 years ago, just before “launch time” I had second thoughts about whether I would have enough whimsical/quirky items to sustain the whimsy portion of my blog title “Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy”. I … Continue reading →

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Lean, mean and green.

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Linda Schaub

We’re right in the thick of it … the ambience and magic of the holiday season that is.  Tonight Hanukkah begins and now there are merely eleven more sleeps until Santa arrives.  Bakers are bustling, mail carriers are hustling, all … Continue reading →

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When there’s wicked wind, wildflowers and …

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Linda Schaub

… familiar feathery and leathery friends.  On the middle day of the long Memorial Day weekend, I did some Sunday strolling at Lake Erie Metropark.  I’d already visited this venue several times since Spring had emerged after a too-long Winter.  … Continue reading →

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Mama, munchkins and mud puddles.

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Linda Schaub

It’s the last day of Thanksgiving weekend – holiday #1 is in the books and now it is full steam ahead to the festive holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas.  If you’re exhausted and in need a smile, here’s a wee … Continue reading →

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The Gathering.

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Linda Schaub

On Thursday many of you will gather with loved ones and friends to give thanks for food and other blessings.  As we ease into Thanksgiving week, I want to update you on MY “family” of furry and feathered friends at … Continue reading →

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