the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“When you make a choice, you change the future.” ~ Deepak Chopra Like most everyone in the state of Kentucky, I was hoping tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball championship would include UK. Unfortunately, they suffered a disappointing loss to the … Continued
“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” ~ William Jennings Bryan Every once in a while … Continued
“There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.” ~ Denis Waitley Wally had his first outing at the Wellington Dog Park. He made friends with a … Continued
“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” ~ Dr. Wayne W. Dyer It stormed all night. It has stormed most of the day, too. It has rained so hard the houses … Continued
“Instead of focusing on how much you can accomplish, focus on how much you can absolutely love what you’re doing.” ~ Leo Babauta Every time one orders something from Photojojo, one’s package arrives with a small dinosaur. One got her first dino from … Continued
“An adventurous life doesn’t necessarily mean climbing mountains, swimming with sharks, or jumping off cliffs. It means risking yourself by leaving a little piece of you behind in all those you meet along the way.” ~ Shawna Grapentin … Continued
“I’m keeping my torch, thank you very much, and I’m using it to light the torches of others.” ~ Gloria Steinem What a gloriously beautiful day this was in Kentucky. I came home from work, put the fur … Continued
“Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work.” ~ Dick, age 7 Because yesterday’s drive through the Virginia mountains was so beautiful, I thought I’d have another look from Benge’s Gap into Powell Valley. This … Continued
“It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday.” ~ John Guare I drove down to Johnson City, Tennessee Friday for the Appalachian Studies Association conference. It was cold and drizzly. I … Continued
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.” ~ Vince Lombardi Today felt like Old Home Day. I ran into friends I haven’t seen and spoken with, in some cases, for close … Continued