Tag Archives: walk

Winged Wonders.

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.

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. 

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.

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 …

… 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.

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.

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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Catch me if you can!

Just as this walker muddled through a less-than-pleasant Summer, Mother Nature’s Summer of 2025 similarly plodded along, pumping out record warmth and humidity, until begrudgingly backing off and allowing cooler temps to prevail.  It was almost as though Summer mocked … Continue reading

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Hearts Aplenty.

On Tuesday, November 11th, we pause to remember our brave veterans.  Veterans Day is a day to honor all our military personnel who have served, whereas on Memorial Day we only honor our war dead.  In today’s post I want … Continue reading

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A “Walktober” stroll that was …

… both merry AND scary. October stretched before me, my favorite month and favorite season.  What’s not to like about October?  You have the wee nip in the air, the tastes, the smells, abundant colorful leaves, even the sound of … Continue reading

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