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Bits and Clips for May 2025
By Polly Castor on May 31, 2025Read moreI hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires,...
20Jean Gumpper (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on May 30, 2025Read moreJean Gumpper's printmaking is soothing and comforting, while honoring those overlooked slices of life we would all do well...
Spring at New Pond Farm (Photos)
By Polly Castor on May 29, 2025Read moreI was so glad to be again on these old stomping grounds, and thought you might like a photo...
American Journey (Book Review with quotes by John Burroughs)
By Polly Castor on May 27, 2025Read moreAmerican Journey gives an inside, personal look at the lives of Henry Ford, John Burroughs, and Thomas Edison. This...
Grace Notes #59 (with Photos)
By Polly Castor on May 26, 2025Read moreI am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.
Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal
By Polly Castor on May 25, 2025Read moreI find the process of journaling while I study really helpful for making it my own. Plus it...
Asparagus and Feta Frittata with Za’atar (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on May 24, 2025Read moreThis is yummy and easy!
I Have a lot Going On (New Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on May 22, 2025Read moreI wanted to paint a feeling that was based on the happy juggle of disparate parts.
Spring Morning After Rain (New Poem by Polly Castor with Spring Flower Photos from our Yard)
By Polly Castor on May 21, 2025Read moreThe air is moist, and the almost sultry breeze is laden with the fragrance of soil so scrumptious, it...
Biannual Plea for Blog Donations
By Polly Castor on May 20, 2025Read moreDo you love this colorful, earnest corner of the internet?