the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“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
“You can’t keep getting mad at people for sucking the life out of you if you keep giving them the straw.” ~ TinyBuddha Of all the glorious architecturally intriguing buildings at Shakertown, this little understated gem is my favourite. I’m … Continued
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus
“You will change the world just by being a warm, kind hearted human being.” ~ Unknown This Shakertown goat is for my friend Jill Lemaster. She has recently taken up goat farming or herding or yoga or goat sleepovers or … Continued
“21 yrs ago, millions of Americans went home quietly, with no thought that the next morning their world would change forever. That night hundreds packed flight bags they would not live to open. Thousands slept with loved ones for their … Continued
“No, you won’t always get what you want, but remember this: There are lots of people who will never have what you have right now.” ~marcandangel The Dix River Power Plant visible from Shakertown. It’s the only blemish on an … Continued
“One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm. Calm is a super power.” ~ Bruce Lee I happened upon the chickens at Shakertown Farm. I found them wildly entertaining, the turkey … Continued
“A wise man said, ‘Do not take revenge. The rotten fruits will fall by themselves.’” ~ Unknown Friends who’ve kept up with the outhouse for a while might remember the post from December 2017 when I stopped by the little … Continued
“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.” ~ Fr. Jim Sichko Anybody that says Central Kentucky doesn’t look like England has never been to either.
“A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret.” ~ Ali Ibn Abu Talib For those who tour Central Kentucky, and those who should, this is the center beam visible in the basement of … Continued