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Father James Marchiona, OP and Sister Ann Willits, OP.

Father James Marchiona, OP and Sister Ann Willits, OP.

Public Invited to 14th Annual DIA Events

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; 2) the DIA Art Gala Evening Fundraiser.

grdominicans

I have been writing both personally and professionally for over fifteen years for Michigan publications.

Reports on: Non-profit organizations.

Photo Credit: by permission of artist Sandy Howard

Persistence

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 of these tasks, the adults respond with encouragement, patience and applause for the effort.

Yes, we know that persistence pays off. Thomas Edison failed many times in his attempts to invent what became the light bulb.  He said, "I have not failed.

grdominicans

I have been writing both personally and professionally for over fifteen years for Michigan publications.

Reports on: Non-profit organizations.

Painting The Rapidian office.

Photo Credit: Kolene Allen

Painting The Rapidian office.

Celebrating The Rapidian launch at The Meanwhile.

Photo Credit: Kolene Allen

Celebrating The Rapidian launch at The Meanwhile.

Drew Storey: An appropriate name

At Founders brainstorming names before it was called The Rapidian.

Photo Credit: Kolene Allen

At Founders brainstorming names before it was called The Rapidian.

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. But the thing was, I didn't know what to put in my plan; nothing I could do would fix things. And if anybody could have control, I definitely didn't deserve to be that person. I could pour myself into that plan and it would still be futile.

dennetmint

Citizen journalism coordinator for The Rapidian. Bicycle commuter, experimental cook, aspiring athlete, infrequent pianist and tea junkie. A proud Midtownie, but a West Coast girl at heart.

Reports on: Tech, Midtown neighborhood, anything that catches my fancy, &c.