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Time of the Child (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on January 16, 2026Read moreIt is a story about an unexpected baby arriving at Christmas time, and what a miracle that can be....
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Be the Light in the Darkness (New Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on January 15, 2026Read moreI thought of expanding opportunities like the northern lights but more exaggerated and with complex light coming out of...

Lean on the Infinite (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 14, 2026Read moreLet all that and infinitely more surge through you. Let that govern your being. Let that sustain you through...

Grassroots Uprising (New Oil Painting)
By Polly Castor on January 13, 2026Read moreI painted this oil painting in my studio, even though I usually try to only paint oils outdoors. I'm...

Gochujang Tomato Soup (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 12, 2026Read moreThis is a deliciously fresh take on tomato soup! Plus it is easy to make and made with canned...

Joshua Miles (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on January 11, 2026Read moreI love the reduction prints of Joshua Miles, which are astonishing in their detail and complexity.

Interconnectedness (quote by Thich Nhat Hanh)
By Polly Castor on January 10, 2026Read moreAs thin as this sheet of paper is, it contains everything in the universe. So the one contains the...

Polly Answers (#17)
By Polly Castor on January 9, 2026Read moreI hope this helps! This truly is a wonderful subject to explore!

White-Edged Ripped Elements in Collage (Sketchbook Ideas #21)
By Polly Castor on January 8, 2026Read moreGive this a try; it is a great way to warm up our creative juices for a new year.

Between Aspiration and Realization (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 7, 2026Read moreSo dive in! The water is fine!

Brownie Edge Chocolate Cookies (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 6, 2026Read moreWho doesn't love the edge of the brownie best? And this is the easiest one bowl and drop cookie...

Joy is a Stubborn Courage (Maria Popova Quote)
By Polly Castor on January 5, 2026Read moreIn this world heavy with robust reasons for despair, joy is a stubborn courage we must not surrender, a...
