the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it, including you.” ~ Anne Lamott You see, Maggie and Redge’s cat (name escapes me) unplugs often and highly recommends it. He even wraps his long extension cord to ensure he’s completely … Continued
“It does indeed matter what we do, say, and even think. Everything counts. Everything leaves an imprint in our minds.” ~ Pema Chödrön Sharon asked about the nursing photos I took of the 12-hour foal, and I said they were … Continued
“It is only heavy because you are deciding over and over again to carry it. Embrace change, and loosen up your sense of identity. Let yourself walk a new path. You do not have to ignore or erase the past. … Continued
“A pretty face is nothing if you have an ugly heart.” ~ Jim Sichko There are no ugly hearts on Cherry Run farm. Elaine “Mama Heis” Heis has been longing for horses because of my posts from the last few … Continued
Desiderata: Words for Life “Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; … Continued
“You are going to be fine. You come from a strong line of lunitics.” ~ Unknown Sharon got to Maggie’s just in time. The first of three “eminent” foals dropped a few hours later. She was on hand to help … Continued
“I have a bumper sticker that says, ‘Honk if you think I’m sexy.’ Then I just sit at green lights until I feel better about myself.” ~ Unknown Sharon made a new friend this evening. This colt is about four … Continued
“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently.” ~ Bill Watterson Foals on a February day. It doesn’t matter whether they’re in color or black and white, they’re beautiful beings … Continued
“May all that has been reduced to noise in you become music again.” ~ Unknown Sunsets can be lacking without clouds, but I found this one from Sharon’s visit back in September rather soothing. May the sky be … Continued
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” ~ Henry Miller I finally found time to go through the pictures I took when Sharon was here. I … Continued