the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Turn your face stubbornly to the light, and keep it there.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert A few weeks ago Crystal traveled to Austin, Texas to attend a Photogrammetry workshop. This type of photography involves many photos, multiple angles, and … Continued
“Direction is so much more important than speed.” ~ Unknown My drive back from Whitesburg last Saturday brought me around Cave Run Lake at sunset. I will sometimes drive across the dam to see the broad waters at different … Continued
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” ~ Emily Dickinson Remember I said in yesterday’s post that my trip to Seedtime on the Cumberland included old friends and new? In this photo we see, sort of, … Continued
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV After 31 years I finally made it to Seedtime on the Cumberland, Appalshop’s annual music and arts festival in Whitesburg. I’m usually … Continued
“Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching.” ~ Satchel Paige Wally and I had an impromptu visit from Aunt Ruth Bryan this evening. As Wally sported his best punk … Continued
“Look in the mirror. That’s your competition.” ~ Unknown Jane Rees and husband Don sat next to me to and from Washington DC. One of the special moments of the trip for all the vets was mail call … Continued
“Here is the secret of inspiration: Tell yourself that thousands and tens of thousands of people, not very intelligent and certainly no more intelligent than the rest of us, have mastered problems as difficult as those that now baffle you.” … Continued
“Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes,’ otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.” ~ Ian Fleming There are several historical markers near Camp Nelson. One interesting thing I learned from them is that, upon emancipation in … Continued
“Today on Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.” ~ Nasa I had never been to Camp Nelson before today, though I had passed it hundreds of … Continued
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” ~ Maya Angelou Like most Americans, I am descended from a melting pot of immigrants. Take, for example, this line of German ancestors buried at … Continued