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New Poem: Give a Cup of Cold Water
By Polly Castor on June 22, 2014Read moreoffering “a cup of cold water in Christ’s name” is not hard...
00Proud of My Sister
By Polly Castor on June 21, 2014Read moreI am very proud to report that my oldest sister has been named the Outstanding Biology Teacher of the...
Movie Review: Words and Pictures
By Polly Castor on June 20, 2014Read moreI enjoyed this movie and give it four stars. It is about an English teacher and an Art...
Book Review: The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
By Polly Castor on June 19, 2014Read moreThis is a remarkable historical novel set at the cusp of the nineteenth century on the Dutch trading post...
Recipe: Summer Squash with Sauce, Pine Nuts & Parmesan
By Polly Castor on June 18, 2014Read moreThis is a wonderfully delicious vegetarian meal or could also be offered as a excellent family style side dish....
Photos of Late Spring Reflections
By Polly Castor on June 17, 2014Read moreI love reflections! Here are some I’ve enjoyed recently...
Three New Abstract Paintings
By Polly Castor on June 16, 2014Read moreHere are my three most recent paintings. I’ve been trying some new techniques so have been working smaller.
Lovely Day with the Father of My Children
By Polly Castor on June 15, 2014Read moreAll three of our children were far flung in three different states today, but my husband and I had...
Movie Review: Chef
By Polly Castor on June 14, 2014Read moreMy expectations were not high for this movie but I loved it. To my surprise, I give it five...
Photos of Flowers in Our Yard
By Polly Castor on June 13, 2014Read moreHere are the flowers that are blooming in our yard. I delight in the fragrances and the variety...
Book Review: The Invention of Wings
By Polly Castor on June 12, 2014Read moreI loved this book and give it five stars. It is probably the best novel I will have read...
74 School Shootings Since Newtown
By Polly Castor on June 11, 2014Read moreI have been praying about this but more needs to happen. This is unacceptable.