A half-hour documentary produced by Luminari contributor Gina Catanzarite was recently honored with two regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lower Great Lakes Chapter. The Career Path Less Taken received an Emmy in the category Outstanding Program for …
by Sheila Hyland, Luminari Operations Manager Tango is five pounds of furry white fluff who lately won’t stop staring at me. Perhaps he’s afraid I’ll return to my previous life from a few weeks ago spent in constant motion and …
by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer Most days, you’ll find our collie, Waylon, sitting just inside the side-yard fence, motionless as he watches the deer. Still a puppy, he isn’t inclined to bark or fuss as the deer—as many as eight …
Speak & Tell! Camp gearing up for free online education videos this summer by Gina Catanzarite (Teen Writer! Director) and Michael Bartley (Speak & Tell! Co-Director) Glossophobia. You might not have heard that word before but odds are good you’ve …
by Gina Catanzarite, Teen Writer! Director and Luminari Online Learning Camps Producer The Covid-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on the value of our skilled workforce. We owe a debt of gratitude to these skilled workers: The health care professionals …
By Susan Brozek Scott, I Want to be an Ambassador! Director In the last few weeks in the United States, the coronavirus pandemic has forced us to face massive challenges and disruptions to our lives at home. But for Americans …
They say that within each of us lies an artist waiting to be born. So grab a pencil, some paper and get ready to start drawing. Joe Wos, creator of MazeToons, has found an innovative and fun way to connect …
A message from Luminari Founder & President Hilda Pang Fu, and the Luminari Team Since its creation in 2009, Luminari’s mission has been to encourage people to act in ways that create a ripple effect of positive change. Share your …
Here are some fun ideas for sharing love and compassion without physical contact: Reach out to neighbors and consider setting up a group chat – to communicate with each other and do wellness check-ins if needed Make a playlist and …
by Don Laird, contributing writer As human beings, we do not do very well with the unknown. Uncertainty and an undetermined future can create a level of constant worry that is often disproportionate and, at times, unmanageable. Anxiety manifests around …
