Author Archives: luminarieart

New Year, New Self, New Site 2

We have many major plans in the works and decided it is time to follow through and make the most of our time and money. We want to live for our passions, not our possessions.

Say it Ain’t So, Sarah, Say it Ain’t So 1

You have to admit, right now, with our current economic situation, the idea of a little wealth sharing doesn’t sound so bad to the people whose 401k plans are down 40% and dropping.

Current Favorites 0

I have been on a mid-century kick lately and can’t get enough of the simple lines and modern designs. Here are a few of my favorites; one old, one new.  I love the idea of nature in such simple terms! 
Charley Harper

Rex Ray

Enjoy! Explore!

Garden, Rain 1

Ever since we got up here, there seems to be nothing but rain. Well, rain and all that seems to follow. Crazy flashes of lightning, thunder that doesn’t seem to end, damaging tornadoes, and extreme flooding.  And they don’t seem to be letting off an time soon. Beautiful non the less. I’m not use to being [...]

I smell smoke. Do you smell smoke? 0

Our first week in Kansas city has been wonderful. A lot of unpacking, a great deal of cleaning, and a nice time relaxing.
Last night I went out with Dave and Susie. It was a beautiful night, so we decided to keep out party outside. Well, that’s only part true. We started inside for reasons unknown [...]

Cinco de Mayo Farewell 1

I have three things on my mind today.
#1. I wish I had the time to celebrate the victory of the Mexican Army but it seems my last few weeks here in Springfield will be spent in front of a computer or camera. I am currently assisting a friend in the pre-production stage of the short [...]

The Peoples’ Children 0

Most of you are probably familiar with the work of Howard Zinn. He is the author of A People’s History of the United States. It was a best seller in the 1980s and still lives up to its name today. The book presents American History through the eyes of those rarely heard in mainstream histories.
Zinn [...]

Bag or No Bag? 2

Today I decided I would asked each and every Barnes and Noble customer if they would like to go “bagless” today to commemorate Earth Day. It ended up being a great turnout and about 90% said “yes” and mentioned the needed to get in the groove of going bagless. What I found strange is that [...]

Apollo Trailer 1

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I am so excited for the release of this short film. My role was production designer. I had a blast working with such amazingly talented people!

What’s in a name? 0

How do we decide “what’s in a name?” The name can either make or break your story. This evening I helped out with a book signing for a notable children’s author from “a town sort of like your own.” Obert Skye is the creator of ‘Leven Thumps‘, who is the main character in Skye’s popular [...]