Tag Archives: walking

No flurries, no worries ….

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… or so I thought. I was excited to head out this morning.  The moon and stars seemed to be in alignment … no snow, ice, bitter cold, freezing rain or wind to contend with … a win-win situation, or … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just have to stop and smell …

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Linda Schaub

… the roses,  as that old cliché tells us. But, for my furry friends … it is all about the peanuts. I feel badly I’ve not been to Council Point Park since last Sunday following my two River treks.  In … Continue reading →

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My heart’s desire.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Linda Schaub

This is a selfie of me, your roving reporter, about to head out the door.  I’ve got my coat on, even a snazzy beret, but no footwear, er … paw wear.  Hmm – decision, decisions.  Do I wear shoes, snow … Continue reading →

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It’s my 6th “blogiversary” today!

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Linda Schaub

It was a cold and snowy day when my fingers flew over the keyboard to create and launch that initial labor of love.  I just went back and did a word count and that first post was 2,195 words.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Shiver on the River.

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Well, I wish I could say I coined this title, but “Shiver on the River” is an annual event held the first Saturday in February here in Southeast Michigan.  Its purpose is to lure people to the Detroit River to … Continue reading →

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Squirrels, sunshine and Saturday bliss.

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Linda Schaub

We couldn’t have asked for a brighter or more beautiful Saturday, despite the fact that it was only 13 degrees F (-10C) with a “real feel” of -5 degrees F (-20C) and it was windy to boot.  I bundled up … Continue reading →

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Mid-day meandering with the munchkins.

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Linda Schaub

I was determined to get down to Council Point Park today, so I waited until 1:00 p.m. to ensure the bulk of the icy patches on the sidewalks and streets had melted.  I looked outside, just prior to suiting up, … Continue reading →

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Make hay while the sun shines.

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Linda Schaub

There’s a ton of phrases we use that encourage us not to procrastinate … some you might have heard from your parents when you were a kid, like “do I have to light a firecracker under you – get moving!”  … Continue reading →

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Huddling at Heritage Park.

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Linda Schaub

Sports teams do it. CEOs and THEIR teams do it. And the mallards at Heritage Park do it as well. Huddling. But, unlike athletes and businessmen and women, the ducks don’t huddle together for strategic purposes, but merely to stay … Continue reading →

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Harry the Heron is hungry.

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Linda Schaub

That’s because his favorite fishing hole is frozen over.  Here’s Harry’s dilemma:  does he search for thin ice and peck a hole into the surface of the ice-covered Creek to dip his long beak in and hopefully catch a fish?  … Continue reading →

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