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Last Black and White Abstract Paintings
By Polly Castor on September 13, 2018Read moreThese six works culminate my six week challenge to myself to explore black and white painting. It was valuable...
21Ideas for Processing Fresh Tomatoes
By Polly Castor on September 12, 2018Read moreWhether you grew some tomatoes, or are just inspired to get some from your local farmer’s market, give these...
Hope (Emily Dickinson Poem with Bird Photos)
By Polly Castor on September 11, 2018Read more“Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul –...
New Pond Farm Harvest Dinner 2018
By Polly Castor on September 10, 2018Read moreI'm so proud of my husband who grew all the vegetables for this expensive fundraising dinner. His produce...
Prayer Nuggets #5
By Polly Castor on September 9, 2018Read moreHere are some nuggets from my private prayers that I’ve been outwardly working on lately:
Summer is Waning at the Quarry Swimming Hole (Photos)
By Polly Castor on September 8, 2018Read moreI often seem to want to capture this place on my iPhone, and this post shows the little reflection...
Worry is Ingratitude in Advance (quote by Ginny Nilsen)
By Polly Castor on September 7, 2018Read moreIs there anything we can do to improve perfection? Does worrying help?
Lab Girl (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 6, 2018Read moreIf you are interested in science, you will be glad to have read this book. In general, Lab Girl...
12 New Abstract Black and White Paintings
By Polly Castor on September 5, 2018Read moreI am honing what I prefer most, not only intuitively, but specifically. I'm trying to put language to what...
On the Cusp of Something (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on September 4, 2018Read moreAt a transition point: out with the old in with the new seasons shift on fulcrums of faith pivoting with promise and positive in premise.
Unlabored Motion of Divine Energy (Deep Think #6)
By Polly Castor on September 3, 2018Read moreNo longer plodding and beleaguered, having this outlook on all your activities makes accomplishment satisfying and meaningful beyond your...
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on September 2, 2018Read moreWe need more films like this, and I give it an enthusiastic five stars. I could watch it all...