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Winter Quote from Katherine May with Orchid Photos from Our Window
By Polly Castor on February 6, 2021Read moreWinter is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible.
51Untamed (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 5, 2021Read moreThis book is about becoming who you are as opposed to who the world has told you to be.
Two New Impressionist Paintings in Pastel
By Polly Castor on February 4, 2021Read moreHere are the two impressionistic paintings I painted this week.
Vegan Split Pea Soup (recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 3, 2021Read moreThe zucchini and rutabaga combination with the split pea, creates a hearty, thick, satisfying soup with plenty of comfort...
Leadership and Management Advice (from S’zanne Reynolds’ Dad)
By Polly Castor on February 2, 2021Read moreHere are some great tips pulled together by an appreciative daughter.
The Vanishing Half (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 1, 2021Read moreThe story explores the concept of identity, through all its characters, but predominantly via twins, which separate, one living...
Bits and Clips for January 2021
By Polly Castor on January 31, 2021Read moreI hope you find these links, photos, paintings, and memes worthwhile too.
Asian Shrimp Veggie Bowl (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 30, 2021Read moreThis is light and fresh, similar to Pho, but cleaned up with shrimp as protein, all veggies instead of...
Four Small Works from January
By Polly Castor on January 29, 2021Read moreIf you are too busy to paint, keep painting, just go smaller. Here are some recent examples of that...
Photos from January Walks 2021
By Polly Castor on January 28, 2021Read moreHere's what I had fun paying attention to on my chilly walks this month.
Landscape Painting Inside and Out (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on January 27, 2021Read moreI took copious notes from this thorough book and have copied them down here, both for my reference and...
You are Not Responsible (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 26, 2021Read moreIt bears repeating, you are not responsible.