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Back From No Electricity or Internet for a Week
By Polly Castor on August 12, 2020Read moreIt was a long, hot week of plenty of adjustments ending in gratitude for friends, protection, and basic services.
40The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on August 11, 2020Read moreLooking for something lighthearted while not stupid? You might enjoy this one.
Cinnamon Poached Pears (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on August 10, 2020Read moreThese are easy and simple to do, and a complete revelation in how good they are. A great use...
It’s Not About the Church Building (New Conceptualist Pastel)
By Polly Castor on August 9, 2020Read moreThis intense painting expresses how I feel church should be.
Notes from a Young Black Chef (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on August 8, 2020Read moreGet behind the scenes in the life of one black kid from the Bronx who made good.
The Artistic Process Encounters our Inner Being (Quote by Peter London)
By Polly Castor on August 7, 2020Read moreArtist are not just making things. They are coming to understand the rewarding inner patterns of being.
Bang Bang Shrimp (Recipe with Mango Slaw)
By Polly Castor on August 6, 2020Read moreThese are as good as a restaurant, maybe even better!
Spirituality and Art (Book Review with Photos and Notes)
By Polly Castor on August 5, 2020Read moreThis is a beautiful, well illustrated, and thoughtful book on a topic of articular interest to me.
Our Homegrown Produce Begins for 2020
By Polly Castor on August 4, 2020Read moreWe harvested all this beautiful produce from our small yard already.
Being Present in Your Own Life Extends It (Quote by John Tarrant)
By Polly Castor on August 3, 2020Read moreCherish every bit of life, the butterflies and thunderstorms, the raspberries and corn on the cob– good is ever-present.
Rules of Civility (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on August 2, 2020Read moreThis atmospheric, jazz age book is an homage to New York City in the 1930's, and is written by...
Vegan Pistachio Pesto (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on August 1, 2020Read moreI encourage you to make this easy recipe while fresh basil is in season!