the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Everyone shines, given the right lighting.” ~ Susan Cain I’ve got a whole passel full of first cousins, and these three (above L-R: Renee, Missy, Jessica) all happened to have babies in 2006, which feels like yesterday because it was … Continued
“Never assume that loud is strong and quiet is weak.” ~ Unknown A couple of days ago, I was outside and thought I heard ducks. Today, I saw evidence of said ducks in the neighbor’s yard. There is a spring … Continued
“You meet saints everywhere. They can be anywhere.They are people behaving decently in an indecent society.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut Oklahoma suffered some horrible storms earlier this week (and other states). Armchair meteorologists Bliss-Fanning and Terry rarely miss an opportunity to … Continued
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson What a week, ya’ll. It has been great and weird. You know, medication can really do … Continued
“At some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is what is happening.” ~ Heather Hepler Remember I said yesterday was quite the day? It started with the vampires, followed … Continued
“A stranger’s compassion can make a world of difference.” ~ Oprah Winfrey It has been quite a day, let me tell you, but I knew it was going to be great when, on my first stop at the vampire’s—I mean, … Continued
“Being the bigger person is a lifelong journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It’s about choosing kindness over resentment, wisdom over impulsiveness, and empathy over judgment. It can also mean rising above pettiness, anger, and resentment, and choosing compassion over … Continued
“A ship doesn’t sink when it’s in the water. It sinks when water is in it. It’s not so important what happens around us. The matter is what happens inside us.” ~ Inet Had the best Saturday I’ve had in … Continued
“Don’t use your energy to worry. Use your energy to believe, create, trust, grow, glow, manifest, and heal.” ~ Unknown There are three historic houses comprising the Gaines Center: the Bingham Davis House, the Commonwealth House, and the Raymond Betts … Continued
“If I waited until I had all my ducks in a row I’d never get across the street. Sometimes you just have to gather up what you’ve got and make a run for it.” ~ Unknown I walked into the … Continued