the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“I understand being a responsible adult… but every day? Every single day? That seems a little excessive.” ~ Unknown Tonight, I got to celebrate the second author in my circle of framily. Erin Chandler’s latest “Bluegrass Sons,” featured here on … Continued
“Accept yourself for the dumpster fire you are.” ~ Unknown We four original Happiness Gals gathered to bid farewell to 2023, one of the most conflicted, torturous years we have ever had as individuals (on the heels of an equally … Continued
“May the new year bring you new strength, new hope, and new dreams.” ~ Unknown It was a year unlike any other. Despite much loss, there was a brilliant amount of wonderful things that happened, too. I’m grateful for all … Continued
“Spend time with people who are good for your mental health.” ~ Unknown This is Deb Chenault’s natural reaction to me. Just kidding. It’s her natural reaction to my camera. In fact, a few people react like this. The funny … Continued
“Everyone comes with baggage. Find someone who loves you enough to help you unpack.” ~ Unknown Kentucky Crafted: The Market was finally back in action after a two-year hiatus. As per usual, Annie Bassoni and I attended. It was so … Continued
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” ~ Bishop Rev. Desmond Tutu Deb and I had an afternoon adventure between rain showers. She’s been following the saga of the Watkins Farmhouse since … Continued
“May you have the courage to break the patterns in life that no longer serve you.” ~ Unknown Deb Chenault always said there was no better model for her jewelry than Sandy Davis. Our beloved Sheema received a pair of … Continued
“When it feels scary to jump that’s exactly when you jump, otherwise you end of staying in the same place your whole life.” ~ Unknown My week of research continued today, and I had assistants. Stacy and I met Deb … Continued
“You can’t keep getting mad at people for sucking the life out of you it you keep giving them the straw.” ~ Unknown Stacy and I were able to attend the Berea Craft Festival this year because they could actually … Continued
“I will never apologize for thinking differently, feeling deeply, and loving unconditionally.” ~ Rachel Wolchin Late this afternoon we finally had the chance to memorialize our friend Sandy Davis who died unexpectedly last year. Many of Sandy’s friends were at … Continued