Author: Megan Davia Mikhail
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Bookends
At this time two years ago, I lived in a world, we all lived in a world, where the concept of a pandemic was only known through the pages of a book. History pages laid dormant the terrors of plagues past. Little did we know a new bookend was starting to form in late 2019…
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Book review: The Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles’ most recently published novel, “The Lincoln Highway,” is his third novel, and possibly his best. Set in 1954, the story traces the lives of three eighteen year old boys and one younger brother who is eight years old. They take this unexpected journey from Nebraska to New York City all enroute to San…
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A Gentleman in Moscow
What would it be like to live inside the Metropol Hotel in Moscow? Amor Towles’ second novel answers that question.
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The Rules of Civility
The rules written by George Washington present an elusive concept, civility, as a way of living. Read on to see how they are still inspiring today.
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3 Keen Living Benefits of Yoga
I have been practicing yoga since just after I graduated from college in 2002. So I guess I am celebrating my twentieth anniversary of practice – who knew! This sport/hobby/exercise has been a companion of mine that I go to not only to work out my body, but also to restore my mind. It can…
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The Fun Deck
Here is a twist on waking – awakening the five senses. The fun deck is a way to awaken all five in one outing.
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5 Morning Jumpstarts
Here are 5 Morning Jumpstarts for well-being that will give bursts of energy to every morning no matter if you are waking up to snow or sun.
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Legacy
Living and loving on in life. The legacy of loving through hardship can lead to new insights and epiphanies.
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Check & Reflect
Jumping back in the arena, writing and posting, after a long break takes choosing courage over comfort, but also took time to check and reflect.
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Sweet Home Chicago
Since I am on a roll with song titles, I’ll add one today, and express my love for Chicago. After having the good fortune to celebrate our wedding anniversary on a sailboat ride over beautiful and thankfully calm Lake Michigan, I am reminded of the many beautiful moments I have experienced in this my home…
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A New York State of Mind
I’ve been thinking lately how important environment is to well-being. Whether it is the immediate surroundings, the town we live in, the community of friends that we see, the places we visit, it all adds up to impact overall mental health and physical wellness. There are a myriad number of other factors affecting well-being, but…
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A Parent Perspective: 2021
As part of the District 181 Foundation Board I volunteer for, I have been asked to write a series of articles as a parent reflecting on the talks given by authors who have been invited to speak in our community’s school district. All the articles for this past year are shared here in the hopes…
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New Surroundings
Sometimes a new lease on life can be created by movement alone as proven by this indistinguishable, tiny crab. Other times motivation, emotional readiness, and intention are all needed to create new surroundings.
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