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Frederick Douglas: Prophet of Freedom (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 1, 2021Read moreThis beautifully written, Pulitzer prize winning, detailed, and very long biography is a tour de force.
72Bits and Clips for June 2021
By Polly Castor on June 30, 2021Read moreHope you find something (or many!) in the links, paintings, poems, photos, memes, or podcasts that's inspiring, helpful, informative,...
The Longer the Leap (Poem by Danna Faulds)
By Polly Castor on June 29, 2021Read moreI’m not here to muddle through, one tedious chore at a time...
Photos of June Hikes in Huntington State Park 2021
By Polly Castor on June 28, 2021Read moreTraipsing this special place this month, here is what I saw.
Just Like Me, Namaste, and the Golden Rule
By Polly Castor on June 27, 2021Read moreThere is a blessed commonality among people that we can support.
Obedience Can be Difficult (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on June 26, 2021Read moreObedience to God can be an intense experience. I had this painting at a sharper, brighter, lighter, prettier place,...
Herbed Shrimp Bruschetta (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on June 25, 2021Read moreThis is refreshingly delicious! You might need to mop up with your napkin after eating it, but it is...
People We Meet on Vacation (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on June 24, 2021Read moreThis pitch perfect, breezy novel is full of romantic tension, and often laugh out loud funny.
June Song (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)
By Polly Castor on June 23, 2021Read more...in this time when swallows wheel and all is green and I’m a wild and summer thing.
Favorite Paintings from the June 2021 IAPS Show (Art by Others)
By Polly Castor on June 22, 2021Read moreHere is what I found most interesting in this top show for pastel artists.
Where’d You Go Bernadette (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on June 21, 2021Read moreI love the theme of this movie, which is not to step away from being creative.
Father’s Day Poem for God (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on June 20, 2021Read moreThank you for literally everything.