the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“We are not here long enough to live unhappily.” ~ Unknown I had been looking forward to GurneyFest for months (a two-day celebration of our beloved Gurney Norman and his many years as educator and mentor), but when it finally … Continued
“When you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” ~ Banksy Last week, Stacy and I took our cars in for their yearly detailing and deep wax experience. The shop is near our houses, so we walked home in … Continued
“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness … Continued
“We tend to think of age only in time, but I don’t think it has much to do with time at all; there’s a whole load of other things. I’ve met 16-year-olds who are old and 90-year-olds who are young.” … Continued
“What you tell yourself every day will either lift you up or tear you down.” ~ Unknown All of the newly minted Book Benches were in Gratz Park yesterday and today. Tomorrow, they’ll be distributed to their new … Continued
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I … Continued
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard Shaw As I mentioned earlier this week, I crossed paths with a few new murals. First, let’s look at this surprise art I found by Two … Continued
“Life’s as kind as you let it be.” ~ Charles Bukowski Friday night, after seeing Absolutely Fabulous, I had to see one more thing before I went home. I wanted to see the art installation on the Oliver … Continued
“May your troubles be less and your blessings more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” ~ Irish Proverb It was about 8:30 when I left Lexington Cemetery after my sunrise service hopping extravaganza. I passed over … Continued
“There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth.” ~ Leo Tolstoy I had the strangest day. I worked an event at the Lexington Public Library with the Nunn Center. Thank God I came home to dear … Continued