the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“It is not the clear-sighted who rule the world. Great achievements are accomplished in a blessed, warm fog.” ~ Joseph Conrad Tonight was the premier party for Kentucky Bourbon Tales at the Kentucky State Theater. It’s a documentary … Continued
“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you even when you don’t see it yourself.” ~ Unknown You might recall … Continued
“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in … Continued
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continued
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~ Francis of Assisi Mama Heis was in town. We went for pizza at Mellow Mushroom because Winchell’s can be too loud. Mellow Mushroom makes … Continued
“Let us forget the sorrows of the past and make up our minds not to dwell on them in the New Year. With determination and unflinching will, let us renew our lives, our good habits, and our successes. If the … Continued
“It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed.” ~ Ram Dass Everyday, as I leave Special Collections, I pass Ruth Bryan’s office. Everyday there she … Continued
“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend – or a meaningful day.” ~ Dalai Lama … Continued
“Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you.” ~ Marc H. I had a fantastic day. It started with a great conversation about cultural ties of coal communities. That lead to another … Continued