Big Bang or Inseparable Oneness?
Where your premise is, will make all the difference to the conclusion that follows. Therefore, great care must take place, to begin correctly.
Polly Castor
I’m in this “Blue” Show in the Guilford Library
My painting July, shown above, is in a show “Blue,” put on by the Guilford Arts League, at the Guilford library, on the Guilford green in Connecticut.
Late Afternoon Light in Putnam Park (Photos)
Check out the stunning yellow light and intense shadows in the photos in this post.
Bits and Clips for February 2019
I hope you find something here that is encouraging, inspiring, informative, motivating, or interesting:
How to Hallow God’s Name (New Poem by Polly Castor)
Follow Jesus’ example,
by dwelling continually
and consciously
with divine Love…
Recent Food Around Here
Some of the many photos shown in this post are recipes from the blog I’ve made many times, and some are experiments
Overcoming White Supremacy (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
Since “people of color” is a preferred reference, I opted for a range of color, from muted to more intense, to represent diversity instead of choosing to merely depict a range of skin tone.
Bible Lesson Study Journal Pages
I heartily recommend this practice as a way to grow in your understanding of God and your increased solidarity with your own unique brand of faith.
Marie Kondo Our Style
We are taking a couple hours each week, to “tidy up,” the results of which you can see in this blog.
Small Great Things (Book Review)
At times this book is excruciating to read. However, it is important, especially for white people, to read it.
Spaghetti Squash with Langostino and Lime Peanut Sauce (Recipe)
This is a delicious, wonderful recipe for the winter. It is hearty without feeling heavy, and is full of nutrition as well as great flavor.
Recent Doodles in my Artist Journal
Sometimes when I listen to stuff I doodle, mostly to keep my hands busy. My artist’s journal is a great place to do this. It is also a wonderful way to try out compositional ideas. Here are four such recent explorations done low tech in either Posca pen, Pitt pens, or permanent markers.
Matter Doesn’t Matter (New Metaphysical Poem by Polly Castor)
Matter seems to be here but
the first law of thermodynamics
is that something cannot come
from nothing, so matter
did not create itself.
Strawberry Crumble for Two (Recipe for Individual Ramekins)
This was a delicious rather guilt-free treat since it was made with sprouted flour and very little sugar, using frozen strawberries which are available year round.
Change of Focus Needed to Change Body Image
What I’d begun to realize was that when you look through the lens of a camera and see a distorted image, you don’t try to change the image. You simply change your focus.
Good News: Bipartisan Support for Public Lands
The Senate passed the biggest Public Lands package that we have seen in the past decade… with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Collage Elements (Mark Making #4)
Continuing in the mark making series, I will now explore collage as elements of mark making.