the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“She stood in the storm, and the wind did not blow her away. She adjusted her sails.” ~ Unknown Someone actually called BFF Crystal Heis ‘negative’. Susie Sunshine, negative? Not to mention that it’s a really stupid thing to say … Continued
“We all need at least one friend who frequently goes against the grain.” ~ Dr. SunWolf These are the lunch girls, just expanded to include Stacy Yelton. These women – Crystal Heis, Marie Dale, Reinette Jones, Stacy Yelton, Jen Bartlett, … Continued
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” ~ Unknown Crystal is always eager to share her knowledge, particularly about photography. Unlike me, … Continued
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” ~Audrey Hepburn The only real disadvantage in being located in a building apart from Crystal – besides the lack of constant laughter – is missing out on her famous banana bread. Made with … Continued
“Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.” ~ Dalai Lama I’ve known Crystal Heis for nearly half her life. She was mature at 18 when we met in college. All these years later, she remembers … Continued
“Be happy. It’s one way of being wise.” ~ Sidonie Gabrielle Colette People walk into your life when you need them. They walk out when they’re ready to move on. And some, well, some are always there no matter the years … Continued
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis I had to shoot stills for a short film I’m producing for NEH, so I enlisted the help of several friends. Shawn Livingston … Continued
“When you have to start compromising yourself or your morals for the people around you, it’s probably time to change the people around you.” ~ Unknown I was having lunch with a tufted titmouse, a finch, a cardinal, a robin, … Continued
“Feelings are much like waves. We can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.” ~ Unknown I like her hands; sinewy, strong, with extraordinarily thin fingers. They remind me so much of my beloved Mamaw’s hands. Where Mamaw … Continued
“The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.” ~ Andy Rooney The lunch girl party is growing; laughter and intellect grows proportionately. We’re a sunny, positive bunch, but none more so than Crystal (center). As … Continued