the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you even when you don’t see it yourself.” ~ Unknown You might recall … Continued
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs: ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~ Howard Thurman I had a long … Continued
“Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best.” ~ Unknown I had the chance to see Becky … Continued
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” ~ Cicero I couldn’t believe my eyes when I woke up. There was snow on my apple blossoms. I laughed out loud. Yesterday … Continued
“Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale Becky said, “Happy Birthday,” as she handed me a stunningly beautiful embroidered bag from Singapore. That would have been gift enough, but … Continued
“Art and happiness do not need permission!” ~ Jeanne Marie Hibberd I went to Keeneland Library where Becky Ryder is director. I needed video footage of her snapping polyester microfilm. That doesn’t make any sense if you don’t know anything … Continued
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” ~ Charles Darwin Look at that enthusiasm. That’s my dear friend Becky Ryder. She’s … Continued
“If you look deep enough you will see music; the heart of nature being everywhere music.” ~ Thomas Carlyle People come into your life when you need them. They nurture you. They guide you. They listen to you. They scold … Continued
“If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.” ~ Unknown It’s not everyone who will drop everything and come to your aid. If you find someone who will – love them; hang … Continued
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. ” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Another stellar lunch was had with two of my all-time favorite people, Becky Ryder and … Continued