the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world no matter what you look like.” ~ Unknown “I study words for their music,” poet Nikky Finney said tonight during her Bale Boone Symposium lecture. Nikky (below) was one of … Continued
“Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet still become something beautiful.” ~ Beau Taplin
“Let’s sit on a rooftop at 2am and talk about life.” ~ Unknown
“I have learned that grief is a force of energy that cannot be controlled or predicted. It comes and goes on its own schedule. Grief does not obey your plans, or your wishes. Grief will do whatever it wants to … Continued
“People think my life has been tough, but I think it has been a wonderful journey. The older you get, the more you realize it’s not what happens, but how you deal with it.” ~ Tina Turner
“If you’re glued to the news, or can’t watch, it’s OK. If you’re unable to eat or eating your body weight in ice cream & chips, it’s OK. If you’re having insane, self-centered thoughts about your gym closing, or your … Continued
“Enjoy the space between where you are and where you are going.” ~ Unknown This weekend was supposed to be Kentucky Crafted: The Market. It is the annual juried art show sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council. The first day … Continued
“Bravest Face” ~ Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee Weinrib Though we might have precious little It’s still precious I like that song about this wonderful world It’s got a sunny point of view And sometimes I feel it’s true … Continued
“Each of us is like the waves and also like the water. Sometimes we’re excited, noisy, and agitated like the waves. Sometimes we’re tranquil like still water. When water is calm, it reflects the blue sky, the clouds, and the … Continued
“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” ~ Frank Zappa There’s street art to be found at McConnell Springs if you know where to look.