“I asked Bill what career path he thought I should take, and he replied, “Live the artist’s life.” For years I pondered over his advice. What did it mean to “live the artist’s life?” I finally came to realize that… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share Image
“Living the artist’s life, it turns out, is full of surprises. Yes, it is about being sensitive to beauty, about creating exquisite objects and developing a critical eye and drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the surrounding world. In some intriguing and evocative way, it is also about delving into the very depths of human perception, into the wellspring… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share
“We quickly became friends with other art faculty members such as the ceramist Jim Leedy and his wife Jean and art historian/artist Bill Kortlander and his wife Betty. I also began taking classes in Southeast Asian history with John Cady, who had resigned from his position at the U.S.[CB4] [mo5] State Department because he thought it would be a huge mistake… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share
“In 1969, both John and I began job hunting. I had finished my second master’s degree and started sending out resumes. I got several… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share Image
“I love salmon. Of all my fishy friends, I love salmon the best. Or trout. Or tuna. Or smelts. Oh heck. I love them… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share Image
“I asked Bill what career path he thought I should take, and he replied, “Live the artist’s life.” For years I pondered over his… — Mallory M. O'Connor Copy Share Image
