the outhouse: where art goes | works by kopana
“Don’t wait for things to get easier, simpler, or better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you’ll run out of time.” ~ Unknown Awesome RN Tina Davis (left) and Awesome Dr. Elizabeth … Continued
“Think big and don’t listen to people who tell you it can’t be done. Life’s too short to think small.” ~ Tim Ferriss Last Friday was very busy. In between all the running we had a wonderful surprise … Continued
“It’s up to you to find beauty in the ugliest days.” ~ Unknown It’s mom’s last night at Cardinal Hill. Dad spent the afternoon with her. I said I’d pick him up at dark. I peeped in the … Continued
“Optimism: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster; it’s more like a cha-cha.” ~ Unknown He virtually ran to her bedside, kissed her, then grabbed her hand and … Continued
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward Our Shero had an exhausting day, but she came through the long, hard surgery with a brand new hip, and she’s now a little bit … Continued
“Make the most out of your day. It will never happen again.” ~ Sylvia Walters I took our Hero to see our Shero this evening. He’s the only thing she smiles for. The rest of the time she’s … Continued
“Whatever ought to be, can be.” ~ James Rouse Last night, our shero treated dad and I to a delicious steak dinner after a day of errands. We had the best time being together, and the food was … Continued
“One day I just woke up and realized that I can’t touch yesterday. So why the heck was I letting it touch me?” ~ Steve Maraboli I mentioned earlier this week that being part of the wedding gave … Continued
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” ~ John Milton Look at these two. Aren’t they just cute as can be? … Continued
“Do not get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction.” ~ Buddhist teaching I rarely capture an image that I love, but this image is one of those rare exceptions. The path leading to … Continued