Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art
Polly Castor 
– Here is today’s abstract painting in acrylic with eleven details shown below. – (Prints of the work are available here)
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In the Christian Science church, kids are eligible to attend Sunday School until they are 20 years old, after which time they attend the concurrent Sunday service with the adults.
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My youngest has recently been studying evolution. This is a hot topic amongst homeschoolers where many teach “Creationism” and not evolution
– This series of cookbooks is wonderful. I love the saturated color on every page, and the bird’s eye view photography of the ingredients as well as each and every step. If you are looking for a cookbook for someone who resonates with pictures more than text, this is your solution. My library had the … Read more
– While not at all thrilled with these recent doodles in ink, they have aspects I like… –
– I am celebrating today that my son’s college applications are all submitted! This process was grueling not only for him, but especially for homeschooling parents like myself who are responsible for the school reports, transcript, and the detailed course descriptions that college counselors and school administrators are paid to provide. Today he applied to … Read more
– Today, I realized an oversight: I have never plugged my husband’s blog here on mine. His is called The Bible Speaks to You, 19855
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Today I went to the annual meeting of the Association of Religious Communities (ARC). I am active on my local Ridgefield Clergy Association;
– Bonnie Ware, was a palliative nurse, caring for many dying people during the last weeks of their lives. 19809
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Here is an exercise I did in oil pastel of the four basic elements of air, earth, water and fire.
– Porcelain and stone three ducks quizzically wonder and chat about life. Do moving feathers squawking beaks, and paddling feet define what is real? Inanimate things have essential qualities infused with God too. Why do some discount a whole range of ideas as just illusion? Good is everywhere: we are beautiful, serene, inspired and meek. … Read more
– My 9th grade homeschooler is deeply engaged with the periodic table at the moment. In the process we have discovered an online resource I wanted to share with you. The University of Nottingham has created a video for each element and you can watch them for free at www.periodicvideos.com. Just click on an element … Read more
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I’ve looked at and read many of these survey art books. This one that I got from my library is considerably better than most.
– I’ve been working around the clock and my husband thought I needed some time off so offered to take me to the movies. Without many other great options we went to see Puss and Boots in 3D. The artwork and particularly the dance scenes were great, but watching the hundreds of names in the … Read more
– I don’t often review cookbooks, but this specialty one just on scallops is exceptional in every way. I’ve renewed it so many times from the library, now I’m accruing fines just to keep it around for a few more days! I often order scallops from restaurants when I have the opportunity, and this book … Read more
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1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
