the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~ Marcus Aurelius After every substantial snow fall, Crystal builds her little dachshund, Bianka, a maze in her backyard, partly so Binks will … Continued
“How you make others feel says a lot about who you are.” ~ Unknown Poor Wally hated yesterday. Nobody was happier to get outside and clear some snow than this boy. The snow drifts were impressive, and finding an unspoiled-by-the-wind … Continued
“The time is always right to do what is right.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. At the hight of the blizzard of 2016 Wally and Lilly joined forces to brave the wind and rising snow. No matter how … Continued
“The arts are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut The University, in a rare move, … Continued
“Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.” ~ Unknown The Fun Girls from Mount Pilot (Stacy and I) and The Bartletts (Jen, Bryan, and Abigail) braved the evening cold … Continued
“I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” ~ Hermann Hesse I’m convinced that half … Continued
“A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.” ~ Bruce Lee It was Wally’s turn to see Aunt Millie (Dr. Hardigree more formally). Unlike poor Lilly, Wally got a clean bill of health. Even the … Continued
“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” ~ Khalil Gibran It’s a pity the photo is blurry … Continued
“Say goodbye to drama, toxic people, and self-criticism. Say yes to more happiness, love in your life, and time with good friends.” ~ Unknown Meet Steve and Anne Kiselewich. They joined the party back in November to welcome Grier … Continued
“The truth that many people never understand, until it is too late, is that the more you try to avoid suffering the more you suffer because smaller and more insignificant things begin to torture you in proportion to your fear … Continued