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Maisie Dobbs Mystery Series (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on December 8, 2020Read morePerfect light reading without being twaddle, you'll like Maisie and enjoy seeing her intuit her way through her cases.
20Late Summer’s Generosity (Stylized Floral in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on December 7, 2020Read moreThis intentionally stylized floral captures the profusion of garden glory in late summer.
Quotes from Abraham Heschel’s book The Sabbath
By Polly Castor on December 6, 2020Read moreHere are some thoughtful bits from a Jewish classic about the Sabbath.
Praise (Poem by Rumi)
By Polly Castor on December 5, 2020Read moreThe differences are just illusion and vanity.
Cauliflower Poppers (Fabulous Air-Fried Recipe)
By Polly Castor on December 4, 2020Read moreThese cauliflower chunks are crispy, buttery, and seasoned perfectly. They are easy, quick, and incredibly delicious.
Spiritual Warfare (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting)
By Polly Castor on December 3, 2020Read moreWielding the sword of Truth we can be victorious. God will give you the stamina and endurance for the...
The Stationery Shop (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on December 2, 2020Read moreI found this novel about lost love, the quirks of fate, missed chances, and forgiveness engrossing. I give it...
Giving Tuesday: Biannual Plea for Blog Support
By Polly Castor on December 1, 2020Read moreYour support of this blog is both needed and deeply appreciated.
Bits and Clips for November 2020
By Polly Castor on November 30, 2020Read moreI hope you find something in these links, paintings, photographs, and memes that is interesting, encouraging, thought provoking, and...
Season of Waiting (New Pastel Painting for Advent)
By Polly Castor on November 29, 2020Read moreWaiting for the pandemic to be over... And now, Advent begins, which is the traditional season of waiting...
Photos from November Hikes 2020
By Polly Castor on November 28, 2020Read moreCheck out these shots of the wonder and transience of nature that I captured with my iPhone, all taken...
Merchandise in my Shop Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving
By Polly Castor on November 27, 2020Read moreGreat gifts ideas available in the shop on my website!