the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Everything will be alright in the end. If it’s not alright, it’s not the end.” ~ Irish Proverb You might recall yesterday’s post wherein I said our time at ArtsPlace ended with the beautiful Latina dancers. Naturally, Crystal and … Continued
“All complaints about life today will be ignored unless they are submitted in the format of elegant haiku poetry.” ~ Dr. SunWolf Lori-Lyn Hurley is one of the most eloquent speakers I know. From lunch conversation to contemplative dialogue, … Continued
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis You’d think in 2016 that a city the size of Lexington would not have railroad crossings in the middle of … Continued
“Beautiful things happen in your life when you distance yourself from negativity.” ~ Unknown Lori-Lyn Hurley and I delivered our artwork to ArtsPlace today for Saturday’s Cane Ridge to Cathedral Basilica roundtable discussion on art as prayer. Then, we … Continued
“Despite my everyday grumblings and bewilderment, I have never been more appreciative of how indescribably wonderful this life can be.” ~ Walter Tunis There’s a great exhibit in Special Collections right now called The Immigrant Experience and Contribution in … Continued
“Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” ~ Mother Teresa Behold: Kentucky sky through the car’s open moonroof. Every spring there’s at least one … Continued
“Perhaps a butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet becomes something beautiful.” ~ Toby Mac I got a special delivery from my old friend Jill LeMaster. She started raising hens a few months … Continued
“Young people, live life while you can, see all you can see, travel as much as you can, don’t look back and never take life for granted. Tell your family and friends everyday that you love and appreciate them. Let … Continued
“Our reaction to a situation literally has the power to change the situation itself.” ~ Unknown I had the opportunity to go to KY Crafted: The Market. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I met Annie … Continued
“Death, as tragic and difficult as it is to accept, has a way of helping us put things into perspective. Relationships that have been taken for granted suddenly take on greater significance. Even our words become more meaningful. Things that … Continued