Tag Archives: walking

Meandering at the marsh on a sunny Saturday.

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Linda Schaub

“Best get while the gettin’s good!” You know those wise words – you’ve likely heard that advice before. Well, finally – five weeks after I originally intended to get out to Lake Erie Metropark – I finally made it. The … Continue reading →

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Simple joys.

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Happiness is a place between too much and too little. ~ Chanwit Whanset I saw this quotation today and decided I was going to incorporate it into this long-overdue post. I took these pictures of this sweet black squirrel several … Continue reading →

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Will the real Summer please stand up, ‘cuz who is this imposter?

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Well, the storm blew through here, just seconds after I published yesterday’s post. I shut off the computer and pulled its plug. It was the fourth storm with severe potential in two days, and I am sure I was not … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged Bunnies, Heat, Memories, nature, Summer, walk, walking | 77 Comments

Made in the shade.

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I remember hearing this expression when I was a youngster – my parents would say “oh ya, they’re doin’ great – they’ve got it made in the shade now.” I’ll bet it was an expression that a beatnik like Maynard … Continue reading →

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Beauty is fleeting …

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… or perhaps I should say flitting, as in flitting by. That is the case with butterflies anyway. We have to seize the opportunity to enjoy their presence, as we really only have a few short months every year to … Continue reading →

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Beach bums and bare bums,

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Linda Schaub

er … BEAR bums (that pesky autocorrect)!! I know that title made you take a second look though, didn’t it? It’s another sultry and sizzling day here in Southeast Michigan. It got to 90 degrees F (32 C). It was … Continue reading →

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T.P.T.P.!!!

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Linda Schaub

When we were kids, we used this expression on hot days: “Mom: we’re T.P.T.P.!!!” What is “T.P.T.P.” you ask? Why it means “too pooped to participate!” Yes, it has been the long-awaited holiday weekend and by mid-week the doomsayers (a/k/a … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, walk | Tagged Heat, humidity, nature, Squirrels, Summer, ugh, walk, walking | 59 Comments

I’m back, but …

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… they’re gone! The geese that is. More about them later. After an angst-ridden ten days, give or take a day or two, I think I’m fairly caught up here on WordPress and other social media, and things are back … Continue reading →

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All sunny days are NOT golden.

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Linda Schaub

There is an expression that goes like this: “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Here is the origin of that saying: Though I am mindful that severe weather has plagued so many parts of the U.S. lately, … Continue reading →

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Summer’s here and we’re all giddy!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Summer officially made its debut at 11:54 a.m. here in Southeast Michigan with a bright and beautiful morning. After countless gray, gloomy and often rainy days, the bright orb in the sky was worth taking note, as the Detroit Free … Continue reading →