the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“If cats could talk, they wouldn’t.” ~ Nan Porter The Rental Sisters and I, plus sobrinas Cassie and Lisa, spent the day strolling around tiny Augusta, Kentucky. If you’re not familiar with this Ohio River town, you’re probably … Continued
“Because you are alive, everything is possible.” Thich Nhat Hahn Look at this face! This little guy greets me everyday when I get home from work. He’s a good boy. I got lucky. I really must be living … Continued
“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can what others can’t.” ~ Jerry Rice Jen and Jon Reynolds continue to spoil me with kindness. Knowing I adore books and postcards and photographs, they shower me … Continued
“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~ TinyBuddha They’re construction a building across from Rupp Arena that’s butt up against a six-story parking structure. That alone isn’t anything to write about, but I’ve … Continued
“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” ~ Fred Rogers Yesterday I rose before dawn, even though … Continued
“It’s easy to judge. It’s more difficult to understand…Through judging we separate. Through understanding we grow.” ~ Doe Zantamata I’ve had the best weekend I could possibly imagine with my little brother Greg Gross. We couldn’t be closer … Continued
“You learn nothing from your life if you think you are right all the time.” ~ Unknown I spent a wonderful day with Greg, talking, talking, talking. We solved all the world’s problems, and, yet, not a single … Continued
“If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Greg met Judy. Judy met Greg. We ate. We laughed. … Continued
“Don’t let the tamed ones tell you have to live.” ~ Jonny Ox Once again, I was situated silently between booths, and once again, I was found by someone who knew me. I heard his voice, looked up … Continued
“Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” ~ … Continued