Writer, poet, painter and lover of nature, Mary O’Connor shares the magic of the commonplace and captures its delight through her joy-centered books: Passing Shadows – Images and Words of Inspiration; Life Is Full of Sweet Spots – An Exploration of Joy, as well as Dreams of a Wingless Child, a collection of award-winning nature and inspirational verses.
Her latest book, Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is an invitation to build one’s own creative bones through thought-provoking reflections, tips and examples designed to boost ways of seeing and creating. Experienced in journalism, marketing and the arts, Mary often complements her writings with photographic images as well as paintings in watercolor and acrylics. Her work has been exhibited by area art associations, and her people and pet portraits are treasured by individual owners. Visit the Gallery for some of her paintings and photos, or click here to see photos taken on her wildlife safari in Tanzania, Africa.
Recipient of a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY, Mary infuses a sensitivity to human nature and the world’s social and political challenges into both her life and her writing. A popular public speaker and workshop facilitator, Mary has taught poetry writing to inmates at the Connecticut state prison for women, served as a volunteer in the community arena, and is a docent at the Florence Griswold Museum.
It is, however, her eye for the joy she captures in the world around us that best defines her work. It is what makes her art and words sing. She invites you to further explore this site for a small taste of some of these things.
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Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 