By Beth Dolinar Is there anything in the foodie world so deflating—so disappointing—as morning-after guacamole? You know the stuff: that bowl that greets you in the fridge as you recall the night before. Ah, that delicious bright green goo speckled …
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 …
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 …
