Bits and Clips for January 2023
I hope you find something here that inspires, educates, motivates, reassures, or interests you:
Month: January 2023
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (January 2023)
In this post you can see the fruits of my hunt for beauty, texture, and composition in a time when you have to look closely to find it.
Thinking as a Child of God Can Be Misleading (Deep Think #22)
The point here is that getting away from the child image, where disobedience, personal sense, or bad behavior is strong a possibility, try to stay with what is going on spiritually –that only what is Godlike is actually present or has power– since God (good) is ALL, and we, you, they, all of us, are always at one with that, inseparable forever from that. What a relief!
Food Photography with Recipe Links (Early Winter 2023)
I hope this post gives you some ideas of what to make this season for you and yours.
Working out Problems (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Working Out Problems Numbers are invisible – merely useful mentally generated quantifiers or symbols– but we’re naturally sure of their existence and availability. Why are we not as certain of God who is just as invisible and conceptual, while also a prevailing, helpful presence? When we do an algebra problem, we don’t take it personally … Read more
New Pages in my Artist Journals
In my artist journals lately, mostly I’ve been experimenting with my new ink.
Grace Notes (#45 with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
About Time (Book Review)
This book about the history of time was both interesting and thought provoking.
Polly’s Mom’s Baked Mac and Cheese (Recipe)
I grew up loving my mom’s baked Mac and Cheese, and those of you that have had it have asked for the recipe.
The Ultimate Compendium of Card Games (Book Review)
I thought you might want to know this wonderful book, either for family, or for a gift for a card-loving family member or friend.
New Year, New Opportunities (New Mixed Media Painting)
New Year, New Opportunities (mixed media) by Polly Castor Here I tried my new walnut ink and I have to say, I love it. While I cogitate on new pastel directions, I’m having fun mixing media in new ways. This piece includes watercolor (including shimmery and graphite ones, with watercolor crayon), with opaque gouache, and … Read more
Deep Dive into (Pen and) Ink
I’m so thankful for this splurge; it is an investment in myself and what I have to say to myself, which feels profoundly symbolic and important.
Determined to Be More Unproductive (quote by Hakuin Ekaku)
To do less and less, slower and slower, until we hear God’s voice.