the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Everything that happens to you is a form of instruction if you pay attention.” ~ Robert Greene The weather cooperated for Aunt Charlene and Uncle Tony to drop by for a socially distanced visit with mom and dad. They came … Continued
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder Over the last several years many of the Terry family in Central Kentucky had become accustomed to spending … Continued
“Be willing to go alone sometimes. You don’t need permission to grow. Not everyone who started with you will finish with you. And that’s OK.” ~ Unknown This guy right here made his 82nd trip around the sun today. We … Continued
“You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding.” ~ Cheryl Strayed It was the first day of class for … Continued
A Winter Solstice Blessing ~ Molly Remer May you have a warm heart, open hands, a creative mind. May you experience inspiration and brilliance, clarity and focus. May you laugh richly and deeply. May you circle and celebrate, may you … Continued
“You will always be “too much” for some people. Too loud, too soft. Too this, too that. But you’ll always be perfect for the people who need you.” ~ Unknown Hero turned 81 this past Tuesday. Tonight, the family celebrated … Continued
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently… As if it is the axis on which the earth revolves. Slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future. Live the actual moment. Only this moment is life.” ~ Thich Nhat Hahn Charlene … Continued
“Sometimes we look for those thunderous things to happen in our life for our lives to change or go in the other direction. We seek the miracle. We seek the parting of the seas, the moving of the mountains. But … Continued
“Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one.” ~ Unknown We all had such a good time yesterday that I caught not one, not two, but three smiles from Tony Adkins. … Continued
“Never underestimate the power of kind words” ~ Unknown We had our fall family gathering today at Uncle Harold and Aunt Phyllis’ farm in Morgan County (that’s Eastern Kentucky for those unfamiliar). Fall’s brisk weather finally swooped in … Continued