the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Sometimes you get what you want. Other times, you get a lesson in patience, timing, alignment, empathy, compassion, faith, perseverance, resilience, humility, trust, meaning, awareness, resistance, purpose, clarity, grief, beauty, and life. Either way, you win.” ~ Brianna Wiest Wally … Continued
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but grateful for those which he has.” ~ Epictetus Once more Aunt Lois opened her home to the family so we could … Continued
“An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” ~ Zen Proverb Wally doesn’t understand grace, but he understands roast chicken and veggies. He also understands that Papaw Terry is a sucker for a pitiful looking dog. … Continued
“Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.” ~ Unknown Mom asked Stacy to say grace while we waited for dad. If you ever want someone to say a heartfelt, meaningful grace over your dinner, call Stacy. A more … Continued
“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” ~ Unknown It was hot as Hades today, but there was a fine summer breeze keeping the humidity down. It made … Continued
“Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” ~ Desmond Tutu Wally and I often walk to Stacy’s house after supper. On beautiful days like … Continued
“We cannot change the cards we’re dealt, just how we play the hand.” ~ Randy Pausch I stopped at Stacy’s to photograph the leaves of Grace. I also got a beautiful moon, big and bright, placed just so. In ancient … Continued
“If you light a lamp for someone, it will brighten your own path.” ~ Buddha On my evening walk I passed Stacy Yelton’s silver maple tree that she calls Grace; with lanky arms soaking up every ray of sun; roots so … Continued