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 - Reading Challenge UpdateBy Polly Castor on June 9, 2025Read more- I read in a range of edifying and entertaining, a mixture of substantial stuff and fluff. 11
 - New Day’s Lyric (Poem by Amanda Gorman)By Polly Castor on June 8, 2025Read more- May this be the day we come together. 
 - I’m in the New Pond Farm Invitational Art ShowBy Polly Castor on June 7, 2025Read more- Stop by to see the show before June 15th. 
 - Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Homemade Labneh (Recipe)By Polly Castor on June 6, 2025Read more- Served with the juices from these roasted cherry tomatoes, this labneh is magnificent. 
 - Entwined (New Large Pastel Painting)By Polly Castor on June 5, 2025Read more- Do you see how everything is entwined, held together by a single line? 
 - My Name is Emilia Del Valle (Book Review)By Polly Castor on June 4, 2025Read more- This is an immersive tale of an unusually plucky young woman's courage, her search for her heritage, and ultimately,... 
 - Annual Meeting Weekend 2025 (Highlights and Photos)By Polly Castor on June 3, 2025Read more- My favorite part of all this is the people, and I love seeing all of them, loving on dear... 
 - I’m in a National Juried Show At the UConn Museum of ArtBy Polly Castor on June 2, 2025Read more- I'm so delighted to have my work selected to be in this lovely show at the William Benton Museum... 
 - The Man of Integrity (Quote Mary Baker Eddy)By Polly Castor on June 1, 2025Read more- The man of integrity is one who does nothing but what is honorable. 
 - Bits and Clips for May 2025By Polly Castor on May 31, 2025Read more- I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires,... 
 - Jean Gumpper (Featured Artist)By Polly Castor on May 30, 2025Read more- Jean Gumpper's printmaking is soothing and comforting, while honoring those overlooked slices of life we would all do well... 
 - Spring at New Pond Farm (Photos)By Polly Castor on May 29, 2025Read more- I was so glad to be again on these old stomping grounds, and thought you might like a photo... 

 
				
							