the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“What you leave behind is not engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~ Pericles Laura Hall asked us to have Christmas lunch at Shakertown. This was our third year; thus, Laura declared we … Continued
“Many people would be scared if they saw in the mirror not their faces, but their character.” ~ Unknown Jennifer Bartlett won the Faculty Award of Excellence and accepted her major award at this evening’s spring gala. She brought Abby … Continued
“If it doesn’t make the world better, don’t do it.” ~ Brad Montague Crystal won the fifth-grade science project yesterday (her words). For the first time, as part of Research and Innovation Day, posters were presented. Crystal set the bar … Continued
“Don’t be afraid to change. You may lose something good, but you may gain something better.” ~ Unknown Holiday lunch at Shakertown has quickly become a tradition for us, thanks to Laura Hall. The conversation, laughter, and camaraderie never disappoint. … Continued
“Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times and good times. If you’re going through hard times, have faith that good times are on the way.” ~ Unknown The library conference season has started and this year’s KLA/SLA Joint … Continued
“One small positive thought can change your whole day.” ~ Zig Ziglar On January 13, 1869, the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) held its first meeting. This year the KPA celebrates its 150th anniversary. More than two years ago, … Continued
“The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.” ~ James Allen … Continued
“Is it so bad, then, to be misunderstood? Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh. To be great is to be misunderstood.” … Continued
“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” ~ Rev. M.L. King, Jr. I sure had a wonderful day, which is more than I can say for this poor window, although it’s kind of a metaphor for … Continued
“Forgiveness is the final form of love.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr As excited as I am about the new job, I’m going to really miss my colleagues in reference. This morning they had a breakfast pot luck, and was kind enough … Continued