the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Growing up is a privilege. Remember that.” ~ Unknown This is an homage to Crystal Heis. She recently did senior pictures of Marie Dale’s oldest granddaughter in a walkway that offered similar perspective.That I happened to also be playing … Continued
“Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. ~ Robert H. Schuller Crystal loaned me her long lens for a little project tomorrow. I took it for a test drive today watching the chomper continue to take … Continued
“Don’t judge my story by the chapter you walked in on.” ~ Unknown This morning I got an email from coworker Cindy Cline that simply read, “You need to see the creatures between Mining and the garage.” My interest … Continued
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of … Continued
“You had the power all along, my dear.” ~ Glenda, the good witch In the early 1990’s I recorded interviews with all four of my grandparents, asking them to describe their growing up, genealogy, and other stories. I’ve been … Continued
“Practice being the kind of person you wish to attract.” ~ Wayne Dyer Marie and I went to The 90 for lunch. They were featuring meatloaf (burnt) and mashed potatoes (real). We’d no sooner sat down when we were … Continued
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop The student center had been built onto at least twice. They tore down the newest portion weeks ago. This was the same portion that was … Continued
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ~ Haruki Murakami The Lunch Ladies headed out for vittles on this gorgeous day in the Bluegrass. We came across this sign in front of Noodles and Company. Crystal naturally whipped out … Continued
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing so gentle as real strength.” ~ Sitting Bull My reflection doesn’t look nearly as fat as I feel these days. I think me and Weight Watchers are gonna date again. … Continued
“Your reputation is in the hands of others. That’s what the reputation is. You can’t control that. The only thing you can control is your character.” ~ Wayne Dyer I was at Keeneland Library yesterday for an exhibit reception for … Continued