the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s ready to have somebody click the shutter.” ~ Ansel Adams My friend Ken Bailey is in a pickle. His talented singer/songwriter son, Daniel, was born with a rare kidney disease. Now, … Continued
“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.” ~ John Burroughs After a wonderful brunch with my cousins, long overdue thanks to the brutal winter, I met up with Judy Sackett … Continued
“Don’t let the noise of the world keep you from hearing the voice of God.” ~ Unknown This has been the most trying work week I’ve ever experienced, and that’s really saying something because I’ve had some rotten weeks before. … Continued
“You are in charge of your own karma, your own life, your own spiritual path, and your own liberation.” ~ Lama Surya Das Remember yesterday’s ice fog photo (right)? The left one was shot today. Similarly, while yesterday was full … Continued
“I would hate to be remembered for the things I had and not for the person I am.” ~ Matthew Thomas Skinner This is what the morning’s ice fog looked like on campus. Doesn’t look foggy? If you saw this … Continued
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles.” ~ Charlie Chaplin I woke in an unsettled state. Usually some yoga and meditation before I leave the house will set me right. Not today. In fact, I felt … Continued
“In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” ~ Ansel Adams We had another adult snow day. I spent most of it having a four and half hour nap, but this morning … Continued
“What you focus on the longest becomes the strongest. When you focus on problems, you will have more problems. When you focus on possibilities and solutions… you have more opportunities.” ~ Zig Zigler This is a unique piece of architecture … Continued
“Should you ever find yourself the victim of other peoples bitterness, smallness, or insecurities, remember things could be much worse… you could be them.” ~ Unknown It was a much overdue lunch with The Bartletts. Big Daddy Bartlett calls Stacy … Continued
“Don’t be delicate. Be vast and brilliant.” ~ Unknown I sat in an early morning department meeting with three co-workers I greatly respect. They set the tone for my day. It was exquisitely beautiful. I’m so happy I was part of … Continued