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For God is All-in-All (poem by Ethel Margaret Soden)
By Polly Castor on June 19, 2019Read moreNo evil can touch me; no harm can befall, for He is my Father, my Mother,—my All.
01Keep Going (Book Review with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on June 18, 2019Read moreI give this uplifting little volume, which is full of quotes, by a kindred spirit, a gentle five stars
Euphonium (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on June 17, 2019Read moreThis painting is part of my “sound” series, and sources from me playing baritone in the marching band, enjoying...
What Do I Really Need to Be Happy? (Sharon Salzberg Quote)
By Polly Castor on June 16, 2019Read more"As I go through all kinds of feelings and experiences in my journey through life — delight, surprise, chagrin,...
Thanks a Million (with Vegan Menu)
By Polly Castor on June 15, 2019Read moreLast night we honored our youngest daughter’s first physics teacher with dinner, and a thank you card complete with...
Six Color Studies I did at IAPS 2019
By Polly Castor on June 14, 2019Read moreHere are six of the eight color studies I did while I was at IAPS.
Red Light, Green Light (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on June 13, 2019Read moreThat hunch, the gut knowing that yes, I should go ahead with this but absolutely not with that...
Home to June Flowers (Photos)
By Polly Castor on June 12, 2019Read moreNothing like a little travel to appreciate anew where you live! I am seeing it with fresh eyes, and...
Goodbye to Albuquerque (Old Town and Candy Store Photos)
By Polly Castor on June 11, 2019Read moreI loved both the jewelry and light in Old Town Albuquerque, and you can see what I bought in...
Jacob Aguiar Demos
By Polly Castor on June 10, 2019Read moreAt IAPS, I also saw Jacob Aguiar do three demos which are included here.
Photos of Tony Alain Demos
By Polly Castor on June 9, 2019Read moreHere are step by step photos of him recreating some of his colorful, straightforward work.
Photos of People at IAPS
By Polly Castor on June 8, 2019Read morePastel people are a wonderful lot. I wanted to capture a sense of the community in this post.