the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“We human beings come into existence with a certain operating system already installed in us. We can make the choice to upgrade.” ~ Cynthia Bourgeault Someone lost their Mrs. Claus figurine in the parking lot this morning. She … Continued
“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” ~ Robin Williams I woke up still in shock over Robin Williams’ death. And just like last night, today’s news feeds were nothing but R.I.P.’s. Why … Continued
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Tonight, I was watching the episode of Happy Days that introduced Robin Williams as Mork from Ork as I … Continued
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Phillipians 4:8 When I think of goodness, I … Continued
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” ~ Mother Teresa One of the ways America has changed during my lifetime is the model of family. When Angie’s husband died, her biological family was front … Continued
See It Through by Edgar Guest “When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, … Continued
“Fear is going to be a player in life, but you get to decide how much…so many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality. ” ~ Jim Carrey The word today is ‘green’. Reinette … Continued
“Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves.” ~ Mason Cooley As I drove to Morehead for mom’s procedure last week, I snapped a few shots of the rising sun. I love … Continued
“If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.” ~ Robert H. Schuller This has been an interesting day. First, Crystal was gifted a Macro lens, but not … Continued
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” ~ Bob Marley I had the occasion to be in Young Library today. Much of the first floor is marble, and its full of … Continued