the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Blackberry winter offered a wonderful day of gratitudes and fun. Happy 50th Anniversary to Uncle Greg and Aunt Virginia, and Francisco’s Farm arts festival … Continued
“It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection.” ~ Bhagavad Gita I was supposed to be in West Liberty today for the placing of the WWI Doughboy statute that … Continued
“A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.” ~ John Burroughs After a wonderful brunch with my cousins, long overdue thanks to the brutal winter, I met up with Judy Sackett … Continued
“Life is too short for fake butter, cheese, or people.” ~ Unknown There’s nothing fake about these gals. Stacy Yelton and I joined Annie Bassoni, Kathy Schifflett, and Reinette Jones at the new Ramsey’s location. Aren’t you curious what they’re talking … Continued
“Let us forget the sorrows of the past and make up our minds not to dwell on them in the New Year. With determination and unflinching will, let us renew our lives, our good habits, and our successes. If the … Continued
“I aspire to be a giver. A giver of love, a giver of good vibes, and a giver of strength.” ~ Unknown Remember a few days ago I mentioned Dr. Hardigree saved a cat named Tybalt? Here he is! He … Continued
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott It’s the last day Stacy Yelton will be 50. To celebrate, we played another rousing set … Continued
“Be who you want to be, not what others want to see.” ~Unknown Getting into the car, Annie said, “I’m seeing someone.” I looked across the car top thinking, “Why are you only telling me now?” We’d just driven across … Continued
“You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live. Now.” ~ Joan Baez The Happiness gals braved high winds for a much needed gathering at Jeanne Marie Hibberd’s … Continued
“A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have.” ~Unknown Annie Bassoni conveniently locked the keys in her car only … Continued