the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Remember that your natural state is joy.” ~ Wayne Dyer Covenant First Presbyterian Church in downtown Cincinnati sits behind Wise Temple. I didn’t know that until I walked to the back of the Temple. Three places of worship on … Continued
“When it comes to compassion for others, remember that practice makes perfect.” ~ JD Carruthers There’s a chair in the Ladies’ Room. We’ll call her ‘Norma.’ Folks in the know say a former, somewhat neurotic, librarian put Norma in there. Estimates … Continued
“I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty – compassion, affection and respect.” ~ Dalai Lama The Wise (Plum Street) Jewish Temple sits across the street from St. Peter … Continued
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” ~ Julian of Norwich Now that dad is older he likes to plant a vegetable or two. When he was young, … Continued
“Until further notice, celebrate everything.” ~ Unknown Me: I’m not so sure Jesus and Buddha weren’t the same person. Normandi Ellis: They went to the same school. Images from Camp Chesterfield where there was so much to … Continued
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~ Maya Angelou Robin Dalton is one of my oldest friends. Our families go way back. We’ve lived more lives together than you … Continued
“I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.” ~ Maya Angelou Poor mom has been in the hospital again with pneumonia. This is the third, maybe fourth, time since … Continued
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~ Jane Goodall … Continued
“Let’s trade in all our judging for appreciating. Let’s lay down our righteousness and just be together.” ~ Ram Dass I’ve had the most interesting day. Deb Chenault and I traveled to Chesterfield, Indiana, home of Camp Chesterfield “A … Continued
“Sit, be still, and listen, because you’re drunk and we’re at the edge of the roof.” ~ Rumi Laughter is one of the most important things we have in our arsenal. Standing at the edge of the roof, … Continued