by Debbi Casini Klein, I Want to be an Ambassador Director The “I Want to be an Ambassador” camp is the only camp of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. Our seven-day summer camp is designed to help teens master the …
by Debbi Casini Klein, I Want to be an Ambassador Director The “I Want to be an Ambassador” camp is the only camp of its kind in Western Pennsylvania. Our seven-day summer camp is designed to help teens master the …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer Often an ordinary day becomes extraordinary. My two nieces and nephew spent a great deal of time at our house when they were growing up, much to the delight of my two sons who …
by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer “Wait…what? They killed Lennie?” They were the words of my daughter about the ending of “Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck’s novella about migrant workers during the Depression. “They didn’t have to kill him,” …
by JR Martin, contributing writer On a long walk up the Laurel Mountains hiking trail, I come to an important place. It’s a huge rock formation with slabs of boulder lying one upon the other, stacked into what I see …
by Maya Matambanadzo, 2023 Luminari Intern At Luminari’s I Want to be an Ambassador! camp, I was able to learn many different skills and improve my world consciousness with presentations from numerous guests, professionals and ambassadors who came to speak with us. …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer When Wednesday comes, I put my column thinking cap on and wander around in my brain for a topic. For 25 years, I’ve been writing a column for a daily newspaper, a composite of about …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer It felt a little like the first day of high school. I wondered if I’d see any familiar faces in class. It also felt like walking into a strange church where I didn’t want …
Q&A with Camp Delicious! Director, Chef Derek Fritzel Budding chefs will whip up mouth-watering creations under the guidance of some of Pittsburgh’s top-rated chefs at Camp Delicious! Food nutrition, sustainability, and a farm-to-table approach are part of this year’s ambitious …
by JR Martin, contributing writer Night turns to daylight, and each day I pull on my boots and trek 50 yards to the chicken coop and pen that I built. There, the five hens pace back and forth against the …
by Don Laird, contributing writer The winter sun casts long shadows, and darkness gathers quickly as the cold wind blows. Yet, within each of us there kindles a small flame, a hopeful twinkle to answer the call of the long …
