A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
In the Fairy Wood (New Pastel Painting)
Read moreThis painting is of early spring in Huntington, in a different color way that makes it look like out...
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All Around Us is Holy (Quote by Teilhard de Chardin)
Read moreBy means of all created things, without exception, the divine assails us, penetrates us and molds us. We imagined...
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (April 2026)
Read moreI am so grateful to live so close to this wonderful place and to have gotten to know it...
Poblano, Potato, & Corn Stew (Recipe)
Read moreThis is satisfyingly delicious, and since I got the recipe from the Blue Zone Kitchen Cookbook shown below from...
I Was Interviewed in this Magazine About Mental Health
Read moreI was interviewed by St. Louis' Gateway to Dreams magazine Be the Change edition about a spiritual approach to...
Earth Day Thought from Ron Garan
Read moreAfter spending 178 days aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Ron Garan returned to Earth carrying something far heavier...
Stablish, Strengthen, and Settle You (New Abstract Pastel Painting)
Read moreThe title of this conceptual painting is a quote from a snippet I like from the King James version...
Our Weeping Cherry Tree (Photos)
Read moreMy parents gave us this tree as a housewarming present 35 years ago. It is going strong and is...
Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal
Read moreI've started in a new journal, having filled several before, and I'm really liking this new green one, since...
Swordfish Marinade (Recipe)
Read moreThis is delicious, and quick and easy to do with pantry ingredients. This makes two servings but can be...
Spring Pointillism (New Poem by Polly Castor with Photos)
Read moreDotted buds, tight fisted but yielding; scattered pecks of blossoms on trees; efflorescent dabs of white or blush pink...
Dancing Seed Pods (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Read moreI've been brewing and marinating on this idea since the fall when I did my painting titled "Bracken" (see...
