life
Artifacts from Self Making at the GreenLion Gallery
by Mark Rumsey (markrumsey)
Submitted 08-09-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Earlier this year the GreenLion Gallery opened its doors at 150 E Fulton, in downtown Grand Rapids. Recently I visited the gallery to view their current exhibition which includes work from Renee Zettle-Sterling's “Artifacts from...
Don't be a stranger
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-29-2010 under NONPROFIT
Mary Navarre -- Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids In the movie "Eat, Pray, Love", Elizabeth Gilbert describes her first attempt at prayer something like this: “Hello God, how are you? I’m Liz. It’s nice to meet you. I’...
Does Your Spiritual Life Include WATER?
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 08-05-2010 under NONPROFIT
Ancient Chinese teacher Lao Tzu said, “The greatest good is like water that nourishes all things.” Philosopher Sara Leeland, PhD will explain how we can enhance spiritual life flow by developing gratitude for the water in our lives. Leeland...
Public Invited to 14th Annual DIA Events
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 06-11-2010 under NONPROFIT
The Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA) is sponsoring two inspiring and life-changing events that are part of the DIA's 14th Annual Gathering of Dominican Artists: 1) A retreat for artists and those who appreciate art;...
Persistence
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 05-04-2010 under NONPROFIT
Have you ever noticed how the child's short attention span gives way to amazing persistence when the task is something she really wants; for example, learning to walk, tying a shoe, whistling a tune, batting a ball? And when the child falters at any...
Drew Storey: An appropriate name
by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)
Submitted 10-20-2009 under OPINION
I found out early Monday morning: Drew Storey, The Rapidian's content facilitator, had passed away. After the first hour, I decided I wanted to make a plan. That's how I react. Make a plan, figure out how to fix things so you can be back in control...
