Polly Castor
Other Recent Photos of Vermont
Here are my other photos from last weekend’s visit to Vermont. I enjoyed the landscape, and went to the Vermont Country Store , as well as some good restaurants…
Expressions in Paint Workshop by Claire Desjardins
Here are my notes and photos from Clair Desjardin’s Expressions in Paint workshop at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe, Vermont.
Three New Non-Objective Paintings (that I don’t love)
I made these three big paintings (36″x36″) in a worksop in Vermont last weekend.I don’t really like these; I was merely following the exercises and this is where that took me.
Vermont Clouds and Sunset
My weekend in Vermont was a study in cloudscapes. I took photos of at every turn; the display was remarkable and ever-changing.
Best Raw Kale Salad Recipe
I really love this. It is destined to become a staple in my house. It is that good. Try it; you’ll be glad you did!
Everything (poem by Mary Oliver)
I want to make poems that say right out, plainly,
what I mean, that don’t go looking for the
laces of elaboration, puffed sleeves.
Your Ticket to Freedom (Deepak Chopra quote)
“Where is the soul? Between every thought, we have a little space. That still presence that you feel, that’s your soul.
Colette Odya Smith (Featured Artist)
Colette Odya Smith came on my radar recently by winning one of the top five prizes in the Pastel 100 for her painting above titled Understory.
The Beauty of a Gray Day in Newtown
Here are some photos of a walk I took down the road near the pottery studio I go to. It was good to be out in the autumn air.
How to Garner Respect
In conversations lately, people want respect, but seem clueless how to get it. I’ve found that the following go a long way toward inspiring genuine respect in all sorts of settings:
Eggs Steamed in Leeks (Recipe)
This is mild comfort food at it’s best. It is a fast, easy breakfast, or a quick, satisfying meal at any time.
Happy Halloween!
So for trick or treat today, we are waiting to see if we’ll get our power back and be able to get out of our driveway any time soon.
Bits and Clips for October 2017
I hope you find something here that is helpful, interesting, enlightening, or inspiring. The links below are compartmentalized by topic for your convenience
Dot Journaling (aka Bullet Journaling!) Book Review
People often ask me how I can get done all that I do, and keeping a bullet journal is part of that answer. Start keeping one yourself, customized to be most effective for you.
Okja (Movie Review)
Okja communicated its messages well, and if you are interested in food issues or animal rights issues, you might want to catch it on Netflix.
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
I visited the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk Connecticut. I’m so glad I did! What a wonderful place!