“The secret to a successful hire is this: look for the people who want to change the world.” — Marc Benioff dress to show my worth strong image sways selection really want that job * * * Preparation ~ Egret preens finery to present self in best light • “Job Interview” haiku and photo by … More Job Interview
“Gossip is nature’s telephone.” — Sholom Aleichem curious to hear tell me even if not true love storytelling * * * “Tell me!” ~ Egret spreads a few words of gossip to his Cormorant buddy • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Gossip” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“The greater the outward show, the greater the inward poverty.” — J. Krishnamurti showy theatrics obscure underlying truths audience will judge * * * Showtime ~ Heron Dance photo by Jan Logozzo • “Theatrics” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Be sure to put your feet in the right place… then stand firm.” — Abraham Lincoln * * * Best stance — Egret photos by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“If you wish to fly to new heights, begin by setting your sights on a destination you can reach and then create a flight plan, a map, that will be your guide.” — Debbie Ford * * * New Heights — Great White Heron photo by Jan Logozzo © 2018
“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we’d see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.” — Conor Oberst * * * Egret in Marsh — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.”—Rodney Yee “If I’m losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and … More Yoga
“I generally wade in blind and trust to fate and instinct to see me through.” — Peter Straub * * * Egret in marsh photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
keep stillness inside of you.” — Deepak Chopra * * * Egret photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
and feasting reconciles everybody.” — Samuel Pepys * * * Egret photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 