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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...
41Making 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...
Homemade Salmon Burgers (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 1, 2019Read moreThey are hearty and easy to make, and then a breeze for later meals, just letting them sizzle and...
Bits and Clips for January 2019
By Polly Castor on January 31, 2019Read moreI hope you find something in all the links and tons of memes below that inspires you, motivates you,...
Field of Dreams (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on January 30, 2019Read moreOn a really frigid day last week I felt compelled to paint spring. This is the resulting abstract landscape,...
Grace Notes #17 (with Photos)
By Polly Castor on January 29, 2019Read moreI am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
Photos of a Winter Weekend Walk
By Polly Castor on January 28, 2019Read moreEnjoy in this post photo compositions from my hike, taken casually, and without filters, on my iPhone.