Artist Dates, Writing
Megy Karydes
My Updated Winter Wellness Toolkit

The Lincoln Park Conservatory is beautiful throughout the year but especially appreciated during the cold and dreary winter months.

My Updated Winter Wellness Toolkit
Megy Karydes
Book Update with Title
Book Update with Title
Writing
Megy Karydes
2022 Word (s) of the Year and Book Update
2022 Word (s) of the Year and Book Update
Writing
Megy Karydes
Why I'm Choosing to Go With the Slow and My ...
Why I'm Choosing to Go With the Slow and My Winter Blues Toolkit
Writing
Megy Karydes
Igniting Wonder with Mindfulness and Movement
Igniting Wonder with Mindfulness and Movement

30 Day Nature Challenge

Day 19: 30 Day Nature Challenge

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Meet Ginger, one of my neighbor’s dog 🐶 who greets my kids & me almost every morning. As soon as she sees us, she gets off her perch (a seat near the front door, where she watches the world go by) and runs over to us, tail wagging an all. It’s a real treat to see her every morning and we look forward to petting her and saying hi! I sometimes wonder if the owners know how much of a beloved neighborhood pet she is because we’re not the only ones who love on her so hard every day! 

#30daynaturechallenge #chicago #neighborhoods #ilovemyneighborhood❤️ 

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Day 18: 30 Day Nature Challenge

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Trees in the fall remind us that in order to make room to grow, we first have to slow down and let go. They shed their leaves and brace themselves for calmer days and nights come winter, until they bloom again in the spring, ready to show off their gorgeous canopies. After a roller coaster of a year, this month has been a pleasant surprise, full of wonder and opportunity. Challenges, yes, and some of my friends are going through some difficult times, too, but as I glance up in the sky and pause, I also take a moment to reflect on the good around us. I'm grateful for my friends who've been amazing and supportive, and who continue to share their good fortunes with me. I'm happy to live in a city that is robust and rich, despite its frustrations. I love my family, quirky as they are. Today is a good day. I'm really ready for fall.

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Day 17: 30 Day Nature Challenge

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Even though fall officially begins next week, I am feeling the boots and sweater weather today and I’m getting excited! I love what this homeowner did with a pair of 🥾 . Clever. It’s amazing what I’m starting to “see” everyday during my walks with this challenge. Day 17 of #30daynaturechallenge #Chicago

Day 12: 30 Day Nature Challenge

I guess it’s not too early for pumpkins 🎃 ? Seen on this morning’s walk. I didn’t hear a thing last night because I slept hard but I heard this morning that we had some terrible storms? I wish I could have heard the rain because I do love the soun…


I guess it’s not too early for pumpkins 🎃 ? Seen on this morning’s walk. I didn’t hear a thing last night because I slept hard but I heard this morning that we had some terrible storms? I wish I could have heard the rain because I do love the sound of rain at night. Today marks day 12 of #30daynaturechallenge. Still going strong!

Day 11: 30 Day Nature Challenge

Although I did go for my morning walk today, my day 11 of #30daynaturechallenge image is from my own backyard. My pretty gardenia, given to me this spring by my mother, bloomed her fragrant flowers early, then stopped and I thought that was it for …


Although I did go for my morning walk today, my day 11 of #30daynaturechallenge image is from my own backyard. My pretty gardenia, given to me this spring by my mother, bloomed her fragrant flowers early, then stopped and I thought that was it for this year. I’d bring her indoors before the first frost and hope she blooms next year. I was lucky because yesterday, she graced us with one more bloom and it smells glorious.