the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“The Axial Age, from about 800 to 200 years B.C. where you had Socrates, Plato and the birth of three religions: Judaism, Confucianism and Hinduism…there is one sentence they all have exactly in common and that is ‘treat others as … Continued
“Work hard and don’t lie.” ~ Pame Kingfisher I’ve never noticed these pods hanging from the gingko trees on campus. I probably wouldn’t have noticed this time except I was looking on the ground and thought they were unusual … Continued
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~ Roald Dahl I stopped in my tracks when I saw these tubs of lard last week. I can’t tell you the last time I saw lard on … Continued
“In case nobody told you today, you are good enough.” ~ Unknown There’s a liquor store in Southland with these great ads painted on their wall. I love them. They’re like the old Coca-Cola and Mail Pouch Tobacco … Continued
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” ~ Unknown You met Gunnar yesterday when he posed with the oldest living Terry, Uncle IB, with just a mere 92 years and change … Continued
Remember the sky you were born under, know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, that is the strongest point of time. Remember sundown and the giving away to … Continued
“Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd.” ~ Rumi Confession time. It has been a week of Mondays. Not a single thing I planned … Continued
“We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.” ~ Simone Weil I’ve talked about Dr. Barbara Fleming-Phillips before. Her mad skills as a healer need to be mentioned again. … Continued
“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.” ~ J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan) Here’s something you don’t see in Lexington every day. I saw it sitting in the parking lot, brand new with temp … Continued
“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.” ~ Émile Zola Wally was enjoying the warm sunset in the green grass … Continued