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Exit West (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 20, 2018Read moreI give this book five stars mostly because of the fabulous book discussion it prompted in my book group...
00Homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
By Polly Castor on July 19, 2018Read moreI remember when I used to think of mayo as a base ingredient, and now I routinely and effortlessly...
Recent Black and White Photography
By Polly Castor on July 18, 2018Read moreI tend to focus on contrast, composition, light vs. shadow, strong shapes, and interesting shapes and patterns. I love...
The Golem and the Jinni (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 17, 2018Read moreThis is a satisfying escape read, perfect for the summer. I give it five stars. It was interesting, well...
Four New Doodles in My Artist’s Journal
By Polly Castor on July 16, 2018Read moreWhen I'm traveling or busy, keeping my hand at art making in my artist journal keeps me fresh and...
Get Rid of “Personal Sense” (Deep Think #5)
By Polly Castor on July 15, 2018Read more"Personal sense" is one of those great terms used in Christian Science that is so helpful once you understand...
Miscellaneous Photos from Our Trip to Califormia
By Polly Castor on July 14, 2018Read moreWe went to visit our oldest daughter, who has a wonderful new job at the California Department of Education,...
California Railroad Museum Photos
By Polly Castor on July 13, 2018Read moreSacramento was where the Transcontinental Railroad was born, and hence this museum is here.It is a lovely museum worth...
Tropical Reef (New Abstract Oil Painting by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on July 12, 2018Read moreIt has a lot of juicy, thick paint, so is very textured, as well as colorful and organic.
Cultivate a Better Relationship with Yourself (Jim Palmer Quote)
By Polly Castor on July 11, 2018Read morePeople are suffering every day, not because of a deficient relationship with a deity in the sky, but because...
Sausalito Marina Photos
By Polly Castor on July 10, 2018Read moreWhile we were in California, we enjoyed spending an evening at the marina in Sausalito, across the bay from...
The Art of Possibility (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 9, 2018Read moreYou'll be glad to have read it because there will be something there you can immediately utilize for the...