the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder Over the last several years many of the Terry family in Central Kentucky had become accustomed to spending … Continued
“Be willing to go alone sometimes. You don’t need permission to grow. Not everyone who started with you will finish with you. And that’s OK.” ~ Unknown This guy right here made his 82nd trip around the sun today. We … Continued
A Winter Solstice Blessing ~ Molly Remer May you have a warm heart, open hands, a creative mind. May you experience inspiration and brilliance, clarity and focus. May you laugh richly and deeply. May you circle and celebrate, may you … Continued
“Don’t program yourself to break down as you age with thoughts that decline is inevitable. Time may be passing for our bodies, but because they house our ageless souls, we never need to see ourselves as old and infirm.” ~ … Continued
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you’re doing the impossible.” ~ St Francis of Assisi The Eagles have landed! There aren’t words sufficient to describe this family. They pulled together and got the parents moved … Continued
“Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one.” ~ Unknown We all had such a good time yesterday that I caught not one, not two, but three smiles from Tony Adkins. … Continued
“Never underestimate the power of kind words” ~ Unknown We had our fall family gathering today at Uncle Harold and Aunt Phyllis’ farm in Morgan County (that’s Eastern Kentucky for those unfamiliar). Fall’s brisk weather finally swooped in … Continued
“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.” ~ Gilda Radner Tonight we celebrated dad’s 80th birthday. Sixteen of us were able … Continued
“Continue to choose hope over despair, love over hatred, and action over apathy — every single time.” ~ Kamala Harris Soon after we returned home from Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Lois’, dad turned to me and said, “That … Continued
“Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant. There will always be someone out there who needs what you have to give.” ~ Unknown 2016 has not been a bad year for everyone. It’s been a good … Continued