Tag Archives: walking

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 →

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I wore out my shoes (and myself too)!

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I walked my socks off this weekend and pushed myself to the max, including Thursday when I did my first 10K walk, albeit virtually. More about that event when I get the shirt and finishing medal. On Thanksgiving Day, the … Continue reading →

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It’s harvest thyme!

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I’ve often mentioned how Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, smells and the cool and crisp weather is perfect for taking a post-Park Saturday stroll in the neighborhood. Since I began my walking regimen in … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity.

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Linda Schaub

I thought I’d dust off “Friday Frivolity” as it has been way too long and we need a smile. It’s been a few weeks of weather weirdness – we had Summer, Fall and Winter-like conditions cycling through and finally Fall … Continue reading →

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Wow! A Canada Goose convention.

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Unlike we humans in this year 2020, our fine-feathered friends, a/k/a Canada Geese, are free to congregate, break bread … er, graze, just as much as they want. They don’t follow any social distancing guidelines, and, if they decide to … Continue reading →

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Ruffled feathers.

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Linda Schaub

Ruffled feathers … now there’s an expression that means “to upset or offend people” … or perhaps describe a seagull with feathers all aflutter. Well, I could very easily have turned this post into a topic about discontent, because, as … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2020. #Wordless Wednesday

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Linda Schaub

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

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There are no gray days …

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Linda Schaub

… when colorful leaves are still around! Over the weekend I hustled down to my favorite nature nook to get photos of what I figured would be the last of the colorful leaves. We have had September-like weather and those … Continue reading →

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The squirrel whisperer.

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Linda Schaub

As the days grow colder and Winter weather is on the horizon, the squirrels become desperate to create a cache for Winter. Of course, I want to help my furry friends all I can so they can gather and stash. … Continue reading →

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