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Choose Radical Kinship (Deep Think #9)
By Polly Castor on September 15, 2019Read moreThe fact that we are inseparable is unavoidable, since one God made –and maintains– us all and we are...
30I’m in the Guilford Arts League Juried Show 2019
By Polly Castor on September 14, 2019Read moreCheck out my favorites in this hard-to-get-in show.
Gertrude Bell Biography (5 Star Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 13, 2019Read moreThis biography of an amazing woman is a must read. My book group and I give is a vigorous...
Ten Studies of Line and Veiling in Black and White
By Polly Castor on September 12, 2019Read moreTime to challenge myself with some exercises again! Here I explore line and veiling in black and white.
Enjoying Our Side Porch
By Polly Castor on September 11, 2019Read moreLast week we cleaned up our side porch which is a bit of a casual sanctuary for me.
Falafel with Tzatziki (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on September 10, 2019Read moreFalafel sandwiches are a satisfying, classic, meatless meal that is basically a tzatziki delivery system.
Art Show Opening: Susan Newbold and Nancy Mooslin
By Polly Castor on September 9, 2019Read moreCamp friends put on a beautiful art show in New Haven; get by to see it if you can.
To Be Born Again is Not to Become Someone Else (Thomas Merton Quote)
By Polly Castor on September 8, 2019Read moreAs we look for renewal and reawakening, this is important to remember.
When We Do That We Sing (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on September 7, 2019Read moreThis poem attempts to capture the instruction I found so helpful in learning to sing.
The War of Art and Do the Work (Book Reviews with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on September 6, 2019Read moreWant to examine and overcome resistance? Read the one on the left and not the one on the right.
Enchanted Glen (New Abstract Landscape in Oil)
By Polly Castor on September 5, 2019Read moreThis painting was done outside in a whirl of inspiration. It is a highly textural, evocative piece done in...
City of Girls (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 4, 2019Read moreThis book is a bit of a moral curveball; some of you will like it, others may not.