the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity” ~ Brian Rathbone I was greeted by this beautiful view from my folks’ front yard Sunday morning. The color of the sky wasn’t particularly spectacular as sunrises go, but … Continued
“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” ~ Unknown If you look up the ridge on the right you’ll see my parent’s house. The ravine is steep with a small creek running the … Continued
“The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they’ve found it.” ~ Terry Pratchett One of the most important blessings to me and my folks is this … Continued
“Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.” ~ H Jackson Brown Jr. I feel like I could do a series of photos on frosty glasses and be perfectly happy about it. I love frosty glasses. … Continued
“You might be poor, your shoes might be broken, but your mind is a palace.” ~ Frank McCourt I had forgotten about muddy paws on the kitchen floor. Muddy paws, stinky wet dog smell, I don’t care. I love … Continued
“A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.” ~ Goethe Some time ago I started forgetting things. So, I write things down. Now, I’ve started to forget the things I write down. Ruth Bryan and … Continued
“I’m learning to trust the journey even when I don’t understand it.” ~ Unknown Social media is aflutter with croci pictures, and with good reason. Less than two weeks ago we were hunkered down for the second of … Continued
“The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, must be allowed to grow … Continued
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ~ Maya Angelou I spent the weekend at the hospital with mom. Dad came early this morning, insisting I go home to rest before … Continued
“Nothing will bring you greater peace of mind than minding your own business.” ~ Unknown I took dad to breakfast yesterday before me and the Archives Ladies converged for some work at the historical society. Dad enjoys breakfast at … Continued