













A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
- Art (1,349)
- Books (679)
- Food (795)
- Homeschooling (158)
- Hope (816)
- Ideas (1,117)
- Movies (183)
- Photography (1,300)
- Poetry (618)
- Spirituality (780)
- 4 Star books
- 5 Star Books
- Abstract Art
- Abstract Landscapes
- abundance
- advice
- Art by Others
- Artist Journals
- Art Shows
- authenticity
- Bible
- Bits and Clips
- Book Reviews
- Christian
- Christian Science
- community
- Connecticut
- Creative Arts Camp
- creativity
- education
- Essay
- Fall
- Family
- Fiction
- Flowers
- Fun
- Gift Ideas
- God
- gratitude
- happiness
- Holiday
- homeschooling
- life lessons
- Main Dish
- Maine
- Mindfulness
- Movie Reviews
- Nature
- non-fiction
- Organic food
- parenting
- pastel
- Poetry by me
- poetry by others
- Quotes
- Recipes
- Relationship with God
- Release
- seafood
- Side Dish
- Special Occasions
- Spiritual Healing
- spring
- Summer
- Travel
- Trees
- Vegan
- vegetarian
- Virtue
- water photography
The Book of Longings (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on March 30, 2020Read moreI regret that this accomplished author so blatantly underutilized an amazing opportunity to write something meaningful, or at least...
20Recent Bible Lesson Journal Study Pages
By Polly Castor on March 29, 2020Read moreThis is a great time to dig into some needed Bible study.
March Rambles in Huntington Park (Photos)
By Polly Castor on March 28, 2020Read moreAs I rejoice in all of God's gracious detail, mirrored in the land, and water, and in all living...
Blind Date (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on March 27, 2020Read moreThis sweet movie set in Paris with subtitles is not what you expect, but better.
Thoughts from Covid-19 Isolation (#1)
By Polly Castor on March 26, 2020Read moreSolitude is something to enjoy too, a nurturing thing that gets us beyond the noise of daily static, deep...
Hot and Sour Soup (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on March 25, 2020Read moreThis soup takes amazing, is easy and quick to make, and feels soul nourishing. This is destined to become...
Jewels from the Archives (#1)
By Polly Castor on March 24, 2020Read moreHere is some great content to take in while waiting out this global situation.
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.
Reassurances 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.