the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Don’t forget, while you’re busy doubting yourself, someone else is admiring your strength.” ~ Kristen Butler Since mom and I saw Collage last year, we knew the aunties would love it, so we took them and Tony to see Collage … Continued
“Rock bottom will teach you things that mountain tops never will.” ~ Unknown So much has changed in the family in the last 15 months, but one thing will never change, and that’s Uncle Darrell’s sense of humor. This Thanksgiving, … Continued
“I believe appreciation is a holy thing – that when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our … Continued
“when the world goes mad be wildly kind to everyone everyone everyone everyone – you can’t control much but you control how you treat others in these breaking news heartbreaking times when nothing feels certain let your raw kindness be … Continued
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking…” ~ 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 Happy Birthday, Uncle Tony Adkins. Thanks for … Continued
“Everything that happens to you is a form of instruction if you pay attention.” ~ Robert Greene The weather cooperated for Aunt Charlene and Uncle Tony to drop by for a socially distanced visit with mom and dad. They came … Continued
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder Over the last several years many of the Terry family in Central Kentucky had become accustomed to spending … Continued
“Be willing to go alone sometimes. You don’t need permission to grow. Not everyone who started with you will finish with you. And that’s OK.” ~ Unknown This guy right here made his 82nd trip around the sun today. We … Continued
“You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding.” ~ Cheryl Strayed It was the first day of class for … Continued
A Winter Solstice Blessing ~ Molly Remer May you have a warm heart, open hands, a creative mind. May you experience inspiration and brilliance, clarity and focus. May you laugh richly and deeply. May you circle and celebrate, may you … Continued