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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.
20Art 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.
Labor Day Weekend at Home
By Polly Castor on September 3, 2019Read moreI'm reveling in a full refrigerator, the huge elephant ear leaves out front, the light streaming in the house,...
All Ye Who Labor (Jesus Quote)
By Polly Castor on September 2, 2019Read moreHappy Labor Day to all my American blog readers!
Sweet Corn Chowder (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on September 1, 2019Read moreI bought this farmer's market corn to make the fabulous corn chowder that the cooking teacher had his class...
Bits and Clips for July and August 2019
By Polly Castor on August 31, 2019Read moreI hope you enjoy the few links and many memes below, and find something inspiring, educational, interesting, or...
Creative Arts Camp 2019: Art by Others and My Notes
By Polly Castor on August 30, 2019Read moreSurrounded by all this good going on, it is easy to have a great week!