by Tess Lojacono | Jul 17, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Asking for help, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Intergenerational, Love, Mental Health, Nature, Personal, Truly Listening, Unusual Holidays, World Listening Day, Youth
Revisiting a Lost Skill In our busy world, listening can sometimes become a lost skill. We hear countless sounds every day—traffic, music, conversations, birds, wind—but how often do we truly listen? Today, World Listening Day invites us to slow down and pay... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 22, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, May Holidays, Personal
Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives in military service. The holiday began after the Civil War, when communities gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Originally known as Decoration Day, it... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 15, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Elder Care, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Folk Art, Healthy Living, Impressionism, Mental Health, Personal, Realism, Springtime, Springtime Art, Youth
May is a month filled with color, growth, and light—and artists across the world capture its beauty in unique and inspiring ways. Painters like Jennifer Taylor (see acrylic painting above), Kirsten Handelmann, Evgeni Gordiets, and Tamara Andjus bring nature to life... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 3, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Easter, Folk Art, Love, Personal, Springtime
Easter is celebrated in beautiful and meaningful ways all around the world. From flower-covered crosses and colorful street art to community traditions that bring people together, these displays remind us of the hope, renewal, and joy that Easter represents. Here are... 
by Tess Lojacono | Mar 27, 2026 | Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Elder Care, Family Art, Healthy Living, Illustration, Mental Health, Personal, Realism, Youth
The Illustrator Who Brought Stories to Life Born in March 1853, Howard Pyle wasn’t just an artist — he was a storyteller with a paintbrush. Known as the father of American illustration, Pyle created vivid scenes of pirates, knights, and heroes that made history and... 
by Tess Lojacono | Mar 6, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Healthy Living, Mental Health, National Parks, Personal, Realism, Uncategorized
Nature’s Masterpiece Worth Celebrating When we think of awe-inspiring landscapes, few places compare to Yellowstone National Park. Established on March 1,1872 as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone has long captured hearts with its dramatic geysers, colorful... 