Help Me to Spread Love (Quote by Archbishop Desmond Tutu)
Help me to spread love and laughter and joy and compassion.
Polly Castor
Monologue from the Barbie Movie
It turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault.
Bits and Clips for August 2023
I hope you find something among all these links, memes, photos, paintings, and poems and quotes from others that inspires, educates, motivates, reassures, or interests you.
People at Creative Arts Camp 2023
The people at camp are terrific and the culture of unconditional love and support we’ve created there is amazingly palpable.
Art By Others at Creative Arts Camp (2023)
I love these folks and their adventurous spirits to try something new and grow outside their comfort zone.
Wade in the Water (New Large Painting by Polly Castor)
This painting depicts the negro spiritual Wade in the Water, and was painted beside the water while this music was being sung–live¡– in the background.
Light and Texture around Camp Newfound (Photos)
We are surrounded by great light and textures, with lake views on three sides.
Cherry Island Swim 2023
On the way out a bald eagle flew overhead. On the way back a heron flew over us low and quite near, checking us out.
Glad to be Back at Creative Arts Camp
I’m glad to be back on the shores of Long Lake for my 18th year of Creative Arts Camp.
We Drove my Sister’s Moving Trucks
Sometimes I think when we help someone else, it gives us more than it takes.
Pages from my Trip Art Journal
This trip journal was tiny but worked out well for our jam-packed adventure.
Chinese Cabbage Salad (Recipe)
I’ve tried all sorts of ways of cooking Chinese Cabbage and have decided I prefer it raw in a salad like this.
Home to our Garden, Flowers, Peaches, and Butterflies
We returned home to glorious weather, a burgeoning garden, seven foot flowers, butterflies galore, and a substantial peach harvest. Quite a welcome home! Our peach harvest from two trees. We made Peach Galette from our homegrown peaches and raspberries. Welcome … Read more
Chateau de Chillon (Castle/Fortress)
Chateau de Chillon is a castle/fortress that was undefeated until that advent of guns, so has remained undamaged and essentially unchanged for 800 years.