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No Victimization in Heaven (Deep Think #7)
By Polly Castor on September 29, 2018Read moreChoose your stance carefully, for on the human level, it will be a self-fulling prophesy. Decide to be undefiled...
00Beautiful Clouds at Wethersfield Cove (Photos)
By Polly Castor on September 28, 2018Read moreI loved the deepness of the blue, combined with the featheriness of the transitioning clouds, and the gorgeousness...
Announcing My Huge October One Woman Show in Southington
By Polly Castor on September 27, 2018Read moreAnnouncing my huge one woman show displaying 83 paintings for the month of October in Southington, Connecticut!
When Someone Deeply Listens to You (poem by John Fox)
By Polly Castor on September 26, 2018Read moreWhen someone deeply listens to you, your bare feet are on the earth and a beloved land that seemed distant is now...
Pastel Society of America Show and Materials Fair
By Polly Castor on September 25, 2018Read moreI had a great time last Saturday going into New York City with a friend to see the Enduring...
Let Evening Come (Poem by Jane Kenyon)
By Polly Castor on September 24, 2018Read moreGod does not leave us comfortless, so let evening come.
I’m in this Elected Artist Show in Essex
By Polly Castor on September 23, 2018Read moreMy large (3'x4') monoprint collage on a cradled wooden panel, titled Crown of Petals, is currently in an "elected...
Be Part of a Book Group Near You
By Polly Castor on September 22, 2018Read moreThe book above is only shown in this post because it prompted a great discussion from my book group;...
September Reservoir Photos
By Polly Castor on September 21, 2018Read moreI pulled over in this beautiful spot in Easton, where the swans live, to enjoy some bright but moody...
Serendipity (New Large Abstract Oil Painting)
By Polly Castor on September 20, 2018Read moreThis large gallery wrapped oil painting has been in the works for quite some time, and I'm delighted to...
Exemplary Turtles (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on September 19, 2018Read moreA turtle is always at home, in water or on land, indeed he carries his security and safety and comfort with him everywhere...
Internal Patter (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on September 18, 2018Read moreIntentionally constructing a good life takes a lot of the same sort of internal patter and similar blithe but exact consideration that goes...