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Journeys to Abstraction (Book Review with Notes & Lots of Ideas)
By Polly Castor on March 23, 2020Read moreThis is an excellent book to get the back story on how some abstract art is made.
20Reassurances to Assuage Fear from the Bible
By Polly Castor on March 22, 2020Read moreFear not, little flock!
Springtime Blues (New Landscape in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on March 21, 2020Read moreI wanted to capture both the beauty of the early spring scenes I've been taking in, as well as...
Dethroning Yourself (Karen Armstrong Quote)
By Polly Castor on March 20, 2020Read moreThink of others!
A Veteran Homeschooler’s Advice for Homebound Families
By Polly Castor on March 19, 2020Read moreI wrote this to help homebound families find the blessing in their school closures by fortifying their families.
Making Preserved Lemons (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on March 18, 2020Read moreHere we are making an ingredient that we'll be using in future yumminess!
Moss (St. Patrick’s Day Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on March 17, 2020Read moreEver wonder where moss comes from? An infinite loop of spores and green.
Our March Flowers (Photos)
By Polly Castor on March 16, 2020Read moreCheck out the beautiful flowers at our house right now.
What Uncertainty? (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on March 15, 2020Read moreThe more things change, the more they stay the same.
Tips for Working from Home
By Polly Castor on March 14, 2020Read moreI've worked from home for 23 years, so here are some tips for those of you newly thrust into...
Slip out of the Noose of Your Anxious Self (Sogyal Rinpoche quote)
By Polly Castor on March 13, 2020Read more"Above all, be at ease, be as natural and spacious as possible...
Walk, Don’t Run (poem by Rob Bell)
By Polly Castor on March 12, 2020Read moreIt talks a lot of slow to grow.