Testosterone (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
The idea here is that I needed an example of more provocative abstract work in my powerpoint on abstraction.
Polly Castor
Practice Hardship
Don’t always take the path of least resistance and coast through life. You’ll miss too much of the sweet stuff.
New Sgraffito Pottery Out of the Kiln
Here are six new pieces of sgraffito pottery that are out of the kiln: two round luncheon plates made on the wheel, three square dinner salad plates, and a small square nut bowl.
A Bit Uphill at First (Poem by Polly Castor)
Wishing to sail and soar,
we are home again,
poised to start…
Strive to Be Influenced by Divine Mind (Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)
What limitations, impositions, or false beliefs can you decide to free yourself from in the coming year?
Method as a Fine Silvery Stream (Sheng-yen quote)
Be soft in your practice, think of the method as a fine silvery stream, not a raging waterfall. Follow the stream…
The Clockmaker’s Daughter (Book Review)
I thought the writing here was wonderful, although a bit dense. Most problematic, it jumped confusingly around through time, with multiple threads from various times, tied together by a house.
Decade Anniversary: Ten Years of Blogging Everyday!
This blog would not have the life it has without each of you, and I am grateful for your readership. Thank you for your time and responses!
The Green Book (Movie Review)
We loved this period piece, based on a true story, and think you might too. We give it five stars.
New Year’s Resolution: Buffing Up My Awesomeness
I’m creating a new normal here. One more like what my Father/Mother God wants and designed for me.
Reading Challenge for 2019
So without further ado, here is our reading challenge for 2019! Please join us in this.
Bits and Clips for December 2018
I hope you find something in the links and memes in this post that encourages you, challenges you, informs, you or inspires you.
29 Love-filled 29’s (New Anniversary Poem by Polly Castor)
29 years ago, on December 29, we got married.
(Yes, I was 29 at the time.)
I’d say I’d write 29 reasons I’m glad I did
but
My Art Year in Review 2018
In this post, you can see some of my favorite work done this year, hear of the progress made and opportunities enjoyed, as well as my art goals for the coming year.
Books We Got for Christmas 2018
We continue to be a bookish bunch, as you can see from this post, which shows the books we gave and received this Christmas.