the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“When we can no longer change our circumstances, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~ Simon George The week before Christmas 2020 found me weary from being cooped up in my office that doubled, and still does, as my living … Continued
“When we’re caught in a storm of emotions, we can practice to be like the trunk of the tree. We don’t stay up in the high branches. We go down to the trunk and become still, not carried away by … Continued
“There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only person wasting time is the person who runs around the mountain telling everyone his or her … Continued
“It is okay to be angry. It is never okay to be cruel.” ~ Unknown I got two cards today on my actual birthday, not to mention loads of calls, emails, texts, and facebook greetings. So many of the well … Continued
“It costs nothing to treat someone with respect.” ~ Unknown Poor Wally. Clearly he doesn’t understand why the cat can come and go but he can’t. I think he feels cheated… or confused. The looks are similar on him. Related … Continued
“If it comes, let it come. If it stays, let it stay. If it goes, let it go.” ~ Unknown I believe history will remember this as one of the darkest days in America when armed pro-outgoing-president seditionists stormed the … Continued
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” ~ Unknown My friends who know me, reeeeeeeeally know me. Judy Sackett wins today’s birthday card extravaganza with this hilarious USPS arrival. I must say, this is shaping up to be … Continued
“Your impact on other people is bigger than you think. Someone still giggles when they think of that funny thing you said. Someone still smiles when they think of the compliment you gave them. Someone silently admires you. The advice … Continued
“If nothing else, some people just teach you how not to be.” ~ Unknown Back in 2019 I posted a different version of this scene; the lone chair at sunset overlooking the boat dock on Grand Lake of the Cherokees … Continued
“In the midst of winter, i found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus This guy right here, one Rev. Ken Bailey, is just about the hippest dude I know. Not only can he sing and play … Continued