the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.” ~ Unknown Adam Watkins has been an attentive student of his great-uncle Shorty. For a second week he has taken instruction on speaking German, … Continued
“We live in a time when science is validating what humans have known throughout the ages: that compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being, resilience, and survival.” ~ Joan Halifax Uncle Greg’s funeral … Continued
“I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.” ~ Henry Rollins This was the sunrise I woke … Continued
“Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them.” ~ Bernie Siegel … Continued
“One of the main things I’ve learned from all the deaths I’ve experienced is that the sacred fabric of our lives is not woven of what I call ‘flashbulb’ moments, but rather of the million tiny moments, of kindness, of … Continued
“We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning.” ~ Albert Barnes I love Charlotte Webb with all … Continued
“Divine love is not something you can talk about, but it is something that you can demonstrate as you live.” ~ Harold Klemp Our hero and shero got a new ride today, this cute Rav4. Finally, after two … Continued
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Today was an especially important day. Today, our Hero turned 79 years old. We learned just how bad his heart condition was after his heart … Continued
“Life is short. We do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the way with us. So, be quick to love; make haste to be kind.” ~ Henri Amiel Uncle Greg walked on … Continued
“Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it.” ~ Chuck Palahniu Pam and Barb are in town for Scarefest. They brought friends and family, and … Continued