the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Compassion compounds. Giving grows. When you put positive energy into the world, you inspire others to pay it forward.” ~ Unknown This was the end of a very productive week. As long as nothing (nobody) comes in sideways to upset … Continued
“In the here, in the here now, no worries, only meow.” ~ Unknown On Tuesday, I had the occasion to go inside the UK president’s house called Maxwell Place (I still call it Maxwell House and probably always will). I’ve … Continued
“Stay patient and trust your journey.” ~ Unknown This evening, Mom and I celebrated her 61st wedding anniversary with Dad. We toasted him, her, and the wonderful life they had together. Everyone should be so lucky to find that one … Continued
“No matter how dark it may sometimes seem, always remember that even the tiniest light dispels darkness. So shine your little light!” ~ Unknown After the Curate event last week, I walked out of the student center into this vestibule … Continued
“If you treat someone unfairly, they’ll feel the need to balance the scale” ~ The Irrational I had to park in the back forty this morning (which means it’s probably further than that), but on the way out this evening, … Continued
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you.” ~ Paul Coelho I stopped by the President’s yard on Friday to admire the resilient little koi fish. No matter how cold … Continued
“We need each other. Each of us is responsible for what happens on this earth. We are each absolutely essential, each totally irreplaceable. Each of us is the swing vote in the bitter election battle now being waged between our … Continued
“If it doesn’t make you feel fabulous, don’t do it, don’t buy it, don’t keep it.” ~ Unknown It had rained most of the week and was cloudy for the rest, but then this moment appeared. Gosh, it sure was … Continued
“You come home, make some tea, sit down in your armchair, and all around there’s silence. Everyone decides for themselves whether that’s loneliness or freedom.” ~ Unknown The walkway from the main campus to the parking garage always offers an … Continued
“Everything we say at funerals should be said at birthday parties instead. We leave so much love unspoken.” ~ Unknown Today, Shero turned 82. We had decided at Christmas to save our pennies and go to our favorite Longhorn Steakhouse … Continued