the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Despite the challenges of polarities- politically, despite pandemic-despite the personal problems we encounter-It is indeed a gift to behold the sky, to taste delicious foods, to ponder our own miraculous bodies -to feel the winds in our faces and most … Continued
“What makes a successful person is not being fearless, but pushing through the things that scare you the most.” ~ Kesha Pretty sure these two have looked like this since they were boys. Dad often tells the story of Phillip’s … Continued
“when the world goes mad be wildly kind to everyone everyone everyone everyone – you can’t control much but you control how you treat others in these breaking news heartbreaking times when nothing feels certain let your raw kindness be … Continued
“You get what you focus on, so focus on what you want.” ~ Unknown Family – finally! Thank you to all the scientists, doctors, and nurses who helped get us through the last year and develop a vaccine that gives … Continued
“One practice that is bringing us comfort is to Jake-ify. As a way of integrating Jake Gibbs’ presence more deeply into our lives and extending it into the world, we made a list of some of his characteristics we’d like … Continued
“We can sabotage our days by imagining tomorrow will be better; or we can seize our moments by forgiving ourselves when we struggle and doing the best we can right now.” ~ Lori Deschene There might be a generation between … Continued
“Quit letting other people decide who you are.” ~ Bob Goff AJ Watkins has been an expressive boy from the very beginning. The day he regaled us with Elvis songs dressed as The King himself is one of … Continued
“One tree can start a forest / One smile can begin a friendship / One hand can lift a soul / One word can frame the goal / One candle can wipe out darkness / One laugh can conquer gloom / … Continued
“There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul.” ~ Victor Hugo I have eight uncles, all brothers to my … Continued
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” ~ Julian of Norwich Now that dad is older he likes to plant a vegetable or two. When he was young, … Continued