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Books and Handmade Gifts We Gave/Received for Christmas
By Polly Castor on December 27, 2019Read moreBe sure to check out the last gift idea. What can you do for someone?
50Family Christmas Photos 2019
By Polly Castor on December 26, 2019Read moreCheck out our photos of our family Christmas traditions, complete with links for our Christmas dinner menu.
Two Christmas Music Videos and Some Advent Poems
By Polly Castor on December 24, 2019Read moreEnjoy these as we await Christmas!
Other Pottery out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on December 23, 2019Read moreLooking for a last minute Christmas gift?
Growing in Rocky Ground (Landscape Conceptual Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on December 22, 2019Read moreThis painting is metaphoric about the triumph of a good attitude, and beauty of a victorious overcoming.
2019 Reading Challenge Complete
By Polly Castor on December 21, 2019Read moreCheck out the list of 62 books I read for my 2019 Reading Challenge, along with links to their...
Overcoming the Herod Thought (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on December 20, 2019Read moreThe Christ came to overcome the hubris of evil, then and now.
Pottery Fresh Out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on December 19, 2019Read moreHere are the most recent things that have come out of the kiln, available for gift giving, if you...
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (Children’s Chapter Book Review)
By Polly Castor on December 18, 2019Read moreThis book would be a great gift for an elementary aged kid. Read it to someone you love, and...
Fall Semester of my High School Abstract Art Class
By Polly Castor on December 17, 2019Read moreMy high school abstract art class did great with pastel! Check out their work!
Polly’s Mom’s Yam and Cranberry Casserole (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on December 16, 2019Read moreThis special holiday side dish is easy but oh so yummy!