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Happy Birthday to our Youngest 2019
By Polly Castor on February 13, 2019Read moreWe are so glad Laura came into our lives, and look forward to finding out what the future orbits...
51Leaving and Arriving (Poem by Sandy Wilder)
By Polly Castor on February 12, 2019Read moreSome things must leave so other things can arrive.
Celeriac, Cauliflower, Parsnip, and Bean Mash (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 11, 2019Read moreLooking for a less carb dense option to mashed potatoes that still tastes great but has that same lovely...
Love Outwardly and Willingly (Russ Gerber Quote)
By Polly Castor on February 10, 2019Read moreBeing spiritually-minded is, in a manner of speaking, being globally-minded. It requires dropping narrow, self centered thinking ...
12 Rules for Life (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 9, 2019Read moreI’d give this book only two stars, although most of our (still critical) book discussion group would give it...
My Birthday 2019
By Polly Castor on February 8, 2019Read moreYesterday was my birthday and I had a lovely but very full day. My husband took me out to...
Making Found Object Brushes (Mark Making #3)
By Polly Castor on February 7, 2019Read moreFor my third in this mark making series I am going to try to create unique marks with handmade...
Early February Thaw in Putman Park (Photos)
By Polly Castor on February 6, 2019Read moreAfter sub zero temperatures last week that they called "the arctic blast" the past two days have gotten up...
Acorn Squash and Cabbage Salad with Curry Dressing (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 5, 2019Read moreLooking to get out of a rut and try something different? Give this fresh, interesting winter salad a try.
I’m in this Madison Art Society Show at the Clinton Library
By Polly Castor on February 4, 2019Read moreMy black and white painting, titled Isn’t it a Beautiful Day, shown above, is in the Madison Art Society...
First Sky (Poem by Li-Young Lee)
By Polly Castor on February 3, 2019Read moreEven flying is born out of nothing.
Jewels from the Archives (Great New Blog Feature)
By Polly Castor on February 2, 2019Read moreI'm excited to announce that what many of you have asked for has come to pass. We now have...