the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“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
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” ~ Pema Chodron Mom and I went out decorating the family graves today. We went to the Terry Family plot … Continued
“Doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever did.” ~ Prince Ea Mark Cornelison was one of my favorite people before the Honor Flight, but after? He ought to be given a gold star and a big, fat … Continued
“Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice.” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin It’s been … Continued
“Don’t quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can’t see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It’s the one that makes the sweetest sound.” ~ Simon Sinek … Continued
“The sun is daily reminder that we too can rise again from darkness, that we too can shine our own light.” ~ Unknown This guy was one of the coolest dudes I’ve ever seen in my life, and … Continued
“Take time to make your soul happy.” ~Unknown So, this happened today. Front page of the Herald-Leader was not what I was expecting first thing in the morning, or anytime for that matter. Thanks to the awesome Mark Cornelison … Continued