the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“We all need at least one friend who frequently goes against the grain.” ~ Dr. SunWolf These are the lunch girls, just expanded to include Stacy Yelton. These women – Crystal Heis, Marie Dale, Reinette Jones, Stacy Yelton, Jen Bartlett, … Continued
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” ~ Unknown Crystal is always eager to share her knowledge, particularly about photography. Unlike me, … Continued
“Rock bottom became the foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” ~ J.K. Rowling Riley is seven months old. The Aunties (Annie Bassoni, Stacy Yelton, Reinette Jones, Kathy Schiflett, and me) broke breakfast tradition at Winchell’s, and instead dined on … Continued
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” ~ Erich Fromm Every week BFF Stacy Yelton poses for me with a new hat. In October, Kroger started making cute little hats available for sale. I did a shot of … Continued
”Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us.” ~ Pema Chodron I went to West Liberty for the crafter’s Bazaar, Christmas parade, and lighting of the city … Continued
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” ~Audrey Hepburn The only real disadvantage in being located in a building apart from Crystal – besides the lack of constant laughter – is missing out on her famous banana bread. Made with … Continued
“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi It was a beautiful day as I watched this … Continued
“If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.” ~ Rumi This was my drive home in the rain. It was hard to stay awake. I love winter. Today would have been my Mamaw Terry’s 96th birthday. She … Continued
“Without deviations from the norm, progress is not possible.” ~ Frank Zappa The dummy is a spy, oh sorry, “surveillance”….not conspicuous at all (well done UK). I shudder to think where on his person they put the camera(s). In any … Continued
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.” ~ Paramahansa Yogananda BFF Stacy Yelton’s pretty dang perfect birthday weekend was capped with our inaugural visit to her niece and nephew-in-law … Continued