the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward Judy and I were walking a side street in Ybor City when something in my peripheral … Continued
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou On Saturday, Tampa Streetcars were offering $0.25 rides. The streetcars don’t go very far really; downtown to Ybor City … Continued
“Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now…Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.” ~ Earl Nightingale I rarely like what I shoot, but I really like this photo of the young man making cigars. Yesterday, Judy … Continued
“Wake up. Kick ass. Be kind. Repeat.” ~ Unknown Poor Judy Sackett had to share a room with me at this conference. The conference hotel was double booked for months leading up to this. Other hotels around the … Continued
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” ~ Ram Dass When the day of panel sessions was over, my traveling companion, Judy Sackett, and I headed to the Tampa Bay Fun Boat for a sunset tour around Davis … Continued
“When the mind gets small, problems get big. When the mind gets big, problems get small.” ~ Andrew Holecek I got to hang out with one of my favorite people today; Judi Jennings. She gave an inspiring presentation, … Continued
“Creativity requires faith. Faith requires that we relinquish control.” ~ Julia Cameron Today, I flew to Tampa for the Oral History Association’s annual meeting. My last few trips have had me making a connection in Charlotte, NC. It’s a great little airport, … Continued
“Be who you needed when you were younger.” ~ Unknown I saw the tall guy in tie-dye walking through the crowd on his way to meet up with his buddies. I had to restrain myself from walking right up … Continued
“When you begin to worry, go find something to do. Get busy being a blessing to someone; do something fruitful. Talking about your problem or sitting alone, thinking about it, does no good; it serves only to make you miserable. … Continued
“Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi Deb Chenault (right) is … Continued