the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am. I’m making space for the unknown future to fill up my life with yet-to-come surprises.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert Walking from the parking lot to the office, I pass the Newman Center, a … Continued
“Words and thoughts concerning compassionate action that are not put into practice are like beautiful flowers that are colorful but have no fragrance.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh They didn’t know at their 8th grade dance that it would be over … Continued
“Don’t be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.” -Bertolt Brecht How many people do you know who could do this with a straight face? When Annie Bassoni’s not being silly, she is one of the most compassionate … Continued
“Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will … Continued
“Take away love and our earth is a tomb.” ~ Robert Browning I watched young men walk across campus with beautiful bouquets, pink ballons, and assorted treats. I wanted to hug their sweet little necks and tell them how much she … Continued
“Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” ~ Wayne Dyer Our CPA heroine, Lorri Dillon, makes a second appearance in short order. Poor thing gets no rest this time of year. Instead of being … Continued
Kiss a lover/ Dance a measure/ Find your name/ And buried treasure. Face your life/ Its pain/ Its pleasure/ Leave no path untaken. ~Neil Gaiman It’s Fat Tuesday. Did I have King Cake and pancakes? No. Stacy Yelton and me, we had Big Boys and … Continued
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.” ~ Chinese Proverb While Mom and Dad appeared on the evening news with the governor (he was in West Liberty again helping with tornado recovery), … Continued
“Instead of trying to prove you’re worthy, acknowledge & accept you already are.” ~ Aine Beltan Riley Morrow has now been out longer than he was in. None of us had ever been to McConnell Springs, so to document his nine … Continued
“Every person deserves someone who makes them smile and laugh at their worst moments. We all deserve something better.” ~ Unknown Lorri Dillon prepares taxes. She calls Stacy ‘Mrs. Vanderbilt’ for her philanthropic efforts. Last year she dubbed me a … Continued