by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer This summer, our nine-year-old granddaughter Gianna expressed how much she wanted to have an all-cousin sleepover at my house before everyone headed back to school. I never want to disappoint her but explained that …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer My parents came home after I’d already gone to bed. I was in 8th grade and it was a school night. “Come on down,” my father called upstairs. I walked into the kitchen and there …
by Margot Callahan, contributing writer For most of my life, I didn’t know much about where my food came from, and like most people, I was okay with that. Then, I got my list of chores from the Amish …
by Luminari featuring recipes created by our 2025 campers Camp Delicious! students wrapped up the week with flavor during our Mystery Box Competition on our last day of summer camp. With surprise ingredients such as Belgium dark chocolate, caramel cheese, …
Recently, Tom Berich, Operations Manager at Luminari, spoke with Cooper Hernishen, a student from Bethel Park High School just outside Pittsburgh. In June 2025, Cooper had the chance to attend the latest Music Makers! camp. As you’ll discover in this …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer I’m old enough to remember being in awe of switching out my slide rule for a calculator, so keeping up with smart devices and technology is both intimidating and surprising. While I’ve been aware …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer My water bill will be higher this month. I’m reminded of this as I maneuver around an extra basket on the laundry room floor. It’s overflowing with the clothing my daughter brings every time she …
by Avi Rosen, contributing writer It was a quiet day at the store, which was lodged between the grocery and a new cafe. The scent inside was a subtle one, a faint aroma of tin and pine. The store itself …
Reflections from the 2025 I Want to be an Ambassador! Camp The final day of camp is always bittersweet, but if you were at our closing ceremony, you know the room was brimming with pride and hope for the future. …
Q&A with Luminari Intern Elizabeth Nielsen by Luminari Team For Elizabeth Nielsen, stepping into the Operations Intern role at Luminari isn’t just another summer job—it’s the next chapter in her lifelong passion for storytelling, creativity, and community. A junior at …
