Polly Castor
New Poem: Ladybug Convention
Some say ladybugs represent luck,
while others say they typify spiritual devotion,
and are a signal to follow your bliss
and find true happiness.
Photos of Others at the New England Robotics Competition
Here are the photos that I took from the New England Robotics FIRST district championships, that do not include those of our team (which you can see here).
Our Team at the New England Robotics Championships
I had a great time watching our youngest daughter’s FIRST robotics team compete in the New England Robotics Championships in Massachusetts. I went up to watch the last two days, and it is a suprisingly engaging spectator sport; all the people and action were fascinating, with widely varied approaches to both robot solutions and team style.
Featured Artist: Jane Davies
As I’ve been studying up on both mono-printing and mono-printing collage, it didn’t take long for Jane Davies’ work to surface on the internet.
Thinking about Balance
I express balance in a lot of ways. I’m pretty good about balancing my meals, the topics on this blog, the competing demands of our children, and my schedule between work, church, home and time for myself.
Recipe: Quick Broiled Eggplant Parmesan
f you want a simple quick, delicious lunch or side dish with a similar effect (but without bread and not fried) try this recipe! It was a revelation to me
New Thrown Vase with Experimental Glaze
This is the largest vase I’ve thrown to date. I glazed it with a mixture of three completely diverse glazes (Northern Lights on bottom, Liquid Luster Bronze on the middle and inside, and Mystery Blue at the top inch.)
Qualified for New England Robotics Championships!
Today we just learned that we have qualified this year as well for the New England Championships!
Easter 2015
Happy Easter! This is a wonderful holiday full of hope of rebirth, gratitude for what Jesus did for us, and the glorious promise of eternal life. I hope you enjoyed it!
First Vibrant Greens of Spring
Most of the snow is gone, and there are these vibrant pops of color in the mosses and lichens around, nurtured by all the moisture we’ve had this year. How I rejoice at seeing them, and how intense they are in their flagrance!
New Abstract Pastels for Good Friday
“Those who slew him to stay his influence perpetuated and extended it.”
Mary Baker Eddy
New Poem: Discipleship Can Be Messy
Discipleship is a good thing:
something to seek
and make an effort for
like food and shelter.
Update on College Applications
April Fool’s Day is the deadline for notification of college acceptances, so now all of our long awaited news is finally in. And, although the news was not exactly as we expected, our youngest daughter did get in her second choice school with a hefty scholarship, so the outcome was good.
Bits and Clips for March 2015
Here are some bits and clips I came across this month I thought you would enjoy.
Recipe: Cheese, Onion and Garlic Strata
This is delicious, and is a great way to use up stale bread as well as miscellaneous cheeses. It is easy to make and the leftovers taste just as good warmed up for a quick meal. This may also be prepared in advance and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.
Photos from a Palm Sunday Walk
I love the recognition and triumph of Palm Sunday. Hosanna in the highest! After a lovely church service, I went on this contemplative hike by myself in Huntington State Park, where the lakes have not yet thawed.