the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare Stacey Greenwell, above center, used to be the only Stacey in the library. … Continued
“Real happy is compassion that comes naturally, even for people you dislike.” ~ Lisa Esile Catherine Brereton, Susan Stewart, and Stacy Yelton came over for a cookout this evening. I’ve never spent time with these women that I didn’t learn something. Tonight, … Continued
“Build your own dreams or someone will hire you to build theirs.” ~ Unknown Day three in Water World, formerly known as Kentucky, demanded out-of-the-house entertainment. Enter: Despicable Me 2. While not as fun as the first, the sequel nevertheless has its … Continued
“An obstacle is often a stepping stone.” ~ Unknown Another uber-rainy day in The Bluegrass meant finishing the ton of Chinese food we ordered yesterday, giving the outhouse a facelift, and watching more Ghost Whisperer and Ghost Adventures marathons. Suddenly, I remembered … Continued
“Blame keeps wounds open…only forgiveness heals.” ~ Willa Cather What do you do when all your plans for July 4th are washed out by an all-day downpour? You order-in Chinese food, and watch a Ghost Whisperer marathon on NetFlix. Then, … Continued
“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.” ~ Albert Einstein Let this sweet little sno-cap reinforce what Master Einstein has said. Never give … Continued
“Whether we like it or not, we have all been born on this earth as part of one great family. Rich or poor, educated or uneducated, belonging to one nation, religion, ideology, or another, ultimately each of us is just … Continued
“Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are.” – Arthur Golden Dinner with the Sisterhood of the Terminally Funny gave … Continued
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ~ Andy Warhol I had the best day. It started with coffee with Howard, my pet snake that lives in the lavender bush out back. He’s … Continued
“If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” ~ Thomas A. Edison Mariette Watts is one of the finest human beings I’ve ever known. She’s gorgeous inside and out. Several years ago, she was the … Continued