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Recent Black and White Photographs
By Polly Castor on March 1, 2025Read moreHere is what winter has looked like around here for the last two months.
22Bits and Clips for February 2025
By Polly Castor on February 28, 2025Read moreI hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires,...
The Road to Marrakesh (New Large Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on February 27, 2025Read moreThis is the first painting to come out of our travel to Morocco last December.
The Well-Gardened Mind (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 26, 2025Read moreI loved this book. It is hopeful, healing, and encouraging.
Tips on How to Say No to Others
By Polly Castor on February 25, 2025Read moreGet comfortable defining and defending your own priorities and boundaries, and avoid over extending yourself.
Angel Hair Pasta Bake (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 24, 2025Read moreYou don't usually bake dry pasta, so that is something cool about this dish! Plus, it is filling and...
Courage (Quote by Edward Everett Norwood)
By Polly Castor on February 23, 2025Read moreIt is foolish and sinful to doubt the goodness and power of God.All of good is everywhere, never divided...
No Excuse for Blind Hope (Quote from Keith Collins)
By Polly Castor on February 22, 2025Read moreWe are enough to make a difference if we maintain our integrity.
North Woods (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 21, 2025Read moreOnly read this book if you want to suspend your disbelief and are ready for some really weird or...
The Next Frontier(New Acrylic Painting with Collage)
By Polly Castor on February 20, 2025Read morePainting is certainly a great way of pondering the unknown.
Discipline (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on February 19, 2025Read moreDiscipline is remembering what you want.