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Long Lake Artist-in-Residency Day 1
By Polly Castor on August 22, 2019Read moreOn Long Lake at this special church camp, this time with an artist-in residency! I'll be showing you progress...
21Equipoise Quote from Moby Dick
By Polly Castor on August 21, 2019Read moreThe whale description is a perfect description of equipoise.
A Weekend Full of Friends, Family, Food, and Fun
By Polly Castor on August 20, 2019Read moreSuch a lot of incessant activity! Such love and great people, scrumptious food, and candid conversation!
Three New Platters out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on August 19, 2019Read moreHere are my newest sgraffito stoneware fresh out of the kiln.
Aladdin (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on August 18, 2019Read moreWe went in with low expectations, and completely enjoyed ourselves with this remake of an old favorite.
Our Youngest Moves to Her New Apartment
By Polly Castor on August 17, 2019Read moreWe are so grateful she has such a nice place to be, and are excited for her as she...
Maiden (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on August 16, 2019Read moreI loved this feel good movie and think you will too.
Rocks at Sand Beach, Acadia (Large Pastel Landscape Painting)
By Polly Castor on August 15, 2019Read moreI love how this scene expresses both peace and power.
Beka Copper and Alanna Series By Tamora Pierce (Review)
By Polly Castor on August 14, 2019Read moreThese engaging books are great for their invincibly strong female characters, and the fascinatingly thorough world building the author...
Java Jacks Fabulous Seafood Chowder Recipe
By Polly Castor on August 13, 2019Read moreNewfoundland seafood chowder is particularly good. Here is how they make it.
Gallery and Gift Shop Beauties We Didn’t Buy
By Polly Castor on August 12, 2019Read moreNot shoppers, here are the best of the few galleries, bookstore and crafts we saw on our jaunt to...
The Hymn We’ve Been Singing Repeatedly
By Polly Castor on August 11, 2019Read moreWe sang this hymn throughout our trip, riveted to both the meaning of the words and the beautiful melody.