Polly Castor
Food Photography with Recipe Links (Summer 2022)
I hope this gives you some ideas of what to make for you and yours!
It is my Response that Decides (Goethe Quote)
I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous.
A Commission (Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
I just finished and mailed this commissioned abstract landscape.
Grace Notes (#42 with Photos)
I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
The Bodyguard (Book Review)
It’s a perfect read for August, when you need to kick back a bit, and not expect too much of yourself.
Six new Experimental Pages in my Artist Journals
The advantage of doing these things in a journal cannot be overstated.
Leisure (poem by W.H. Davies)
A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.
The Habit of Awe and Wonder (Quote from Kelly Givens)
“I believe there are certain habits that, if practiced, will stimulate the growth of humble roots in our lives…
Learning New Vocabulary with Anki Pro App
It is fun and it feels good to not just get to a place in one’s learning and accept coasting.
Fellowship Point (Book Review)
I really liked this new book (just out in July 2022), although it started slow and took a long time ramping up.
More Family Visits this Summer (Photos)
It has been fun to be hospitable, both at home and at our quarry swimming hole.
Cucumber Soup (Recipe)
This is a very delicate, bland, cold soup, that gets its wonderfulness from its summery mildness.
Evening Light on Pemaquid Point (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
The remarkable rocks, with their plunging shadows, contrasted with amazing light was precious to behold.
Playing Small? (Quote by Annie Dillard)
We are raising tomatoes when we should be raising Cain, or Lazarus.