the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“You glow differently when you have good people with good intentions in your life.” ~ Unknown I had the opportunity to attend Maundy Thursday service at First Presbyterian and was gifted with this when I left. The photo doesn’t do … Continued
“There are few mistakes that can’t be fixed.” ~ Kopana Terry (that’s right, I’m pulling a Sting [singer/songrighter] and quoting myself) I left work late after a day of constant problem-solving. It was near the golden hour, making even the … Continued
“Appreciate those who don’t give up on you.” ~ Unknown As January comes to a close I reflect on what it has brought. Renewal, hope, fear death, sunshine, snow…and more snow. A month like many others, sure, but there’s been … Continued
“In order to empathize with someone’s experience you must be willing to believe them as they see it and not how you imagine their experience to be.” ~ Brené Brown We had a beautiful sunset tonight. This isn’t it, but … Continued
“You learn nothing from life if you think you’re right all the time.” ~ TinyBuddha Look at that fireball of a sun! Last Sunday driving back to Lexington from Charleen and Tony’s, we topped a hill in the road and … Continued
“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” ~ Kristen Butler Fans at Mike Moore’s Summerfield Revival gig last Saturday enjoyed themselves as much as I did. Even our friend who doesn’t like being photographed … Continued
“If it comes, let it come. If it stays, let it stay. If it goes, let it go.” ~ Unknown I believe history will remember this as one of the darkest days in America when armed pro-outgoing-president seditionists stormed the … Continued
“If nothing else, some people just teach you how not to be.” ~ Unknown Back in 2019 I posted a different version of this scene; the lone chair at sunset overlooking the boat dock on Grand Lake of the Cherokees … Continued
“You hold the qualities of those who have passed away in your heart and mind, and you also put those qualities into practice in the way that you live.” ~ Guo Jun Though “The Great Conjunction” was officially last night, … Continued
“Life is about evolving. Don’t stay in a situation that’s not helping you grow mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.” ~ Unknown The beauty of a sunset isn’t always in the West.