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Empty Nesters.

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Linda Schaub

As you know, when the kids finally leave home and are out on their own, their parents are often referred to as “empty nesters” and an empty nest is exactly what I found at the home where I’ve been monitoring … Continue reading →

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Loosie Goosies.

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Linda Schaub

“Walking On Sunshine” … I wanted to sing that song out loud because the sunshine and bright blue sky sure felt good after endless days of either rain or gray and gloomy skies. The topic of “World Turtle Day” was … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This morning’s trek was pretty much over even before it started.  Though it rained in the early hours, as it neared time to leave on my walk, I peered out the window and was pleasantly surprised.  Yay – no rain!  … Continue reading →

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Fields of fuzz and a fur baby.

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Linda Schaub

It was just a couple of weeks ago that thousands of dandelions infiltrated the grassy areas at Council Point Park.  At a glance, it resembled a golden carpet. And now those dandelions have gone to seed, much to the chagrin … Continue reading →

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Sweet indulgences.

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Linda Schaub

My boss was at a meeting this morning, so it provided the perfect opportunity to meander a little more than usual, like I do on weekends.  The wind was blowing like crazy, the prelude to what will be another rainy … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile at the ol’ swimming hole …

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Linda Schaub

All Winter, as we endured that 61-inch snowfall here in Southeast Michigan, I moaned and groaned about the endless shoveling that I did because of my “deal” with my next-door neighbor –  I shovel both properties all Winter, then he … Continue reading →

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Yes, I am a bleeding heart.

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Linda Schaub

For as long as I can remember, I have had a soft spot in my heart for animals.  It was more than just a childish love of the family pets who came in and out of my life.  When asked … Continue reading →

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A soggy Saturday, glimpses of goslings, and the robins are growing up fast.

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Linda Schaub

Spring here in Southeast Michigan has really been nothing special.  May’s incessant rain has made our days dreary and dismal, with sunny days few and far between.  It has been raining since noon on Friday, sometimes torrential downpours, and off-and-on … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature is my nemesis sometimes …

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Linda Schaub

The rain, the Park and other things The jury’s still out on whether Spring has arrived yet.  We’ve had a few more 70-degree days, as well as thunderstorms that typically whip up with all that heat and humidity, but tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Musings.

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Linda Schaub

This morning it was just 47 degrees when I stepped out the door.  For at least an hour beforehand, I heard the foghorns making their low, long and mournful call down at the Detroit River, but I guess they were … Continue reading →

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