by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer We said goodbye to our beloved Smoothie last month, taking the aged Sheltie for his last ride before he went to sleep for the last time. I started that sentence with “we” because, although Smoothie …
by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer We said goodbye to our beloved Smoothie last month, taking the aged Sheltie for his last ride before he went to sleep for the last time. I started that sentence with “we” because, although Smoothie …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, Contributing Writer “Come and listen to my story…” If you started to sing those words, chances are you grew up in a house with one television, no remote control, and only a few channels. For anyone …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer The electric bill for June was bad—bad enough to cause me to turn off the air conditioning. Many of us have been sweating through the hottest summer on record. Just keeping the AC at a …
Our 2024 Teen Ambassadors shared their favorite moments and reflections from their I Want to be an Ambassador experiences, highlighting the camp’s impact on their lives. From engaging with diplomats and business leaders to developing essential skills in communication and …
by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer “Uh, yeah, Margot, it’s Jake, we’re out of corn.” Jake, when he calls me, always begins by saying, “Uh, yeah, Margot, it’s Jake,” even though he knows his number comes up on my phone as …
by Dana Wineland O’Rouke, contributing writer “Honey, wake up and come to bed.” My husband Tim whispered as he tapped my shoulder. “I’m waiting up for Danny,” I mumbled, as I repositioned myself on the couch. “He’s not home yet.” …
Exciting news from the Luminari community! Our friend and culinary genius, Doug Heilman, is set to showcase his cooking prowess on the national stage. A self-described foodie, Doug grew up on his family’s beef farm where food and the art …
Luminary Doug Heilman makes his culinary debut on PBS Read More »
by Dana Wineland O’Rouke, contributing writer Anticipation caused me to hold my breath every time my grandfather slid the big wooden box that he handcrafted from under the living room sofa. To the little girl me, it was a treasure …
by Debbie Casini Klein, Director, I Want to be an Ambassador! camp The United States is the country with the most monthly active TikTok users –more than 100 million, with teenagers making up the largest group. It has more Gen …
TikTok — The pros, the cons, and should it be banned? Read More »
by Margot Callahan, Contributing Writer We were quite proud of ourselves for creating a cool 9th birthday party for our son. It was hot in mid August, and families were gearing up for back-to-school. We called the parents and said …
