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Be in Touch with Some Vital Interest
By Polly Castor on April 24, 2018Read moreLife should be all living, and not merely a tedious passing of time; not all doing or all feeling...
01Photos from my Earth Day Hike
By Polly Castor on April 23, 2018Read moreThe photos in this post show you what caught my eye. In particular, I found the reflections fascinating!
Some Links on Eco-Theology for Earth Day
By Polly Castor on April 22, 2018Read moreFor Earth Day, here are some links to articles on eco-theology in the Christian Science periodicals for your prayerful...
Snootzelfruits (& Why We Created This Helpful Word)
By Polly Castor on April 21, 2018Read more"Snootzelfruits" is a lot more fun than "shouting 'what' from other rooms"!
Practicing Direction (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on April 20, 2018Read moreat least I'm wet, exerting, and not only languishing about
Two Abstract Compositions in Pastel
By Polly Castor on April 19, 2018Read moreHere are my two most recent abstract paintings in pastel. Both were compositional experiments, with elements I'll use again...
Be You Faithfully (Jen Hatmaker Quote)
By Polly Castor on April 18, 2018Read moreBe more concerned about being honest than admired. Resist self-preservation & embrace revelation, because the world is looking for...
Grace Notes #12 (with Photos)
By Polly Castor on April 17, 2018Read moreThis is a periodic blog feature I call “grace notes.” It occasionally captures my jottings of incidental gratitude.
Carrie Moyer (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on April 16, 2018Read moreI have long been drawn to the paintings and monotypes of Carrie Moyer. I like the contrast between poured,...
Life is (Peggy Freydberg Quote)
By Polly Castor on April 15, 2018Read moreI looked at the sea. And in looking at it, all at once I saw the fact of it,...
Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Raisins (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on April 14, 2018Read moreThis is wonderful; the sweetness of the raisins counteracts the vinegar beautifully. The cauliflower is especially yummy when you...
Act as Possessing all Power
By Polly Castor on April 13, 2018Read moreSometimes we don’t feel we can do something we need to, and at other times, we need to get...