the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year make a resolution to be yourself. ” ~ Unknown Angie and Joyce sent mom and me two beautiful poinsettias for Christmas. Since Lilly won’t allow me to have houseplants, … Continued
“Don’t ruin a new day by thinking about yesterday. Let it go.” ~ Unknown Charlotte Webb has dahlias growing around her hair salon in Danville. They were stunning in the morning sun, so simple and perfect. Delicate. It was a … Continued
“I need a day between every day to recover from the day before, and prepare for the day coming.” ~ Unknown Forget-me-not: Crystal gave me a small bunch of the delicate flower to plant near Leo’s grave last year when … Continued
“Be a little kinder than you have to.” ~ E. Bennett This is Gaillardia pulchella, or Indian blanket. Back in late spring, when we went flower shopping for mom’s little flower bed, this sweet flower spoke to me from across … Continued
“May you find peace in these challenging times.” ~ Unknown Precious daffodils, so tender and thin, yet resilient and hearty, able to withstand frosted nights and scorching days in this turbulent season for spring. They remind me of my Grandmother … Continued
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” ~ Mother Theresa One of you smart people out there tell us what this beautiful little flower is. The rolling hills of the Bluegrass … Continued
“May every sunrise bring you hope, may every sunset brig you peace.” ~ Unknown Related Images:
“Never stop doing your best just because someone doesn’t give you credit.” ~ Unknown If anyone knows what this delicate flower is called, tell me. After Edgar arrived last week, I didn’t want to mow for fear of … Continued
“What is important is not so much how long you live as whether you live a meaningful life. This doesn’t mean accumulating money and fame, but being of service to your fellow human beings. It means helping others if you … Continued
“Accept…then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it….This will miraculously transform your whole life.” ~ Eckhart Tolle One of the first things I noticed … Continued