Cover Stories

Masterpieces and Imperfections

Posted by on May 12, 2013

As Jim walks around among his piles of odd-shaped tree outgrowths, it’s obvious how much he appreciates the beauty, feel and the stories that must be. . .

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Historical

The Magic Egg

Posted by on Mar 17, 2013

Creating pysanky is a uniquely personal and spiritual experience. The symbols and colors and the combinations all mean something. No two pysanky . . .

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Helene's Scene

Dangerous Duos

Posted by on May 13, 2013

Everything was in place. The temperature was pleasant and because I planned to sit in the tub with my dogs, I assumed it would be a grand . . .

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A Traveling Photographer

A New “Eye” for Old Places

Posted by on Mar 19, 2013

Not only did I end up with a nice portfolio of imagery and writing, but I’ve become much more disciplined in my artistry and have learned to work through blocks . . .

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Recent Posts

The “Perfect” Gift . . .Maybe???

The “Perfect” Gift . . .Maybe???

Feb 10, 2013

We Have a Winner!

We Have a Winner!

Feb 10, 2013

When I was a little girl I used to long for a gift of one of those fancy decorated heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. I was convinced they held the secret glories of true love. The satin ribbons, jewels, roses and lace all wrapped into . . . . . . . . .

When You Need an Escape . . .

When You Need an Escape . . .

Feb 8, 2013

Vivacini stories are near and dear to my heart, and I would bet that if they pull at my heartstrings, they’ll do the same for you and maybe help you see things from a different perspective. You’ll also find some helpful tips. . . . . .

Is “Romance” Dead?

Is “Romance” Dead?

Jan 14, 2013

Each winning entry will receive a $15 Amazon gift card . . . I know, I know . . . it’s not much, but hey, it will at least buy you a Kindle book! You must enter under the email that you want to use to redeem your gift card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Call for Entries!

Call for Entries!

Jan 4, 2013

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To celebrate this traditional day of “amore”, Vivacini is introducing a new column for the February issue: “He said . . . she said.” If you would like to share what your version of

Transitions

Transitions

Jan 2, 2013

As publisher I want to thank both Greg and Lucina of Creative Partners for being on this leg of the journey with me. It’s been a fun and extraordinary learning experience for all of us. I will forever admire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How We’ve Grown!

How We’ve Grown!

Dec 7, 2012

  All the past issues are now easily accessible from this page!  This is what we have been doing for the past five months on a weekly...

It’s Friday! Where’s VIVACINI??!!!

It’s Friday! Where’s VIVACINI??!!!

Nov 30, 2012

  In case you missed our announcement, VIVACINI! — the online magazine for the optimistally intelligent lifestyle,  will now be published MONTHLY . . . instead of weekly.  Beginning with the December issue, VIVACINI will go live on the 1st of each month, regardless of the day of the week. So get ready for tomorrow, December 1st, for our first...

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