My Niece’s Mission Does My Heart Proud

For me, a strong symptom of getting older is being thrilled with the thoughtful and transformational travels of young Americans. That’s one reason why I’m so excited about (and proud of) my niece, Nicolina, and her adventures in India. I’ve linked to Nicolina’s blogs in the past as she paints her love of life on distant and dusty corners of our planet. Currently she is storming the small towns and megalopolises of India with her “Hearts of the World” project. In humble places she brings poor children, who have little access to art, the supplies, tools, instruction, and inspiration necessary to spill their inner selves onto templates of anatomically correct hearts. After her adventure, she’ll share her favorite murals at an art show in New York City. She’s reporting from India now at nicolinaart.tumblr.com and, when you follow Nicolina’s travels, you’ll understand why India is my favorite country and why I’m so inspired by my niece. Please, follow along as Nicolina brings Hearts of the World to India.