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New Sgraffito Pottery out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on April 4, 2018Read moreWith all these snow days hitting on Tuesdays, I haven't been at the pottery studio much since Christmas. So...
21Photographs from the New York Botanical Garden Greenhouse
By Polly Castor on April 3, 2018Read moreI look for shapes, compositions, textures, contrasts, and abstract designs in these leaves and blooms, flowers, stalks and water....
Green Curry with Salmon and Vegetables
By Polly Castor on April 2, 2018Read moreThis is delicious and cooks so fast that you need everything ready before you start.
Easter Links
By Polly Castor on April 1, 2018Read moreSending special Easter love and hugs to each and every one of you. Heaping on you all the blessings...
Bits and Clips for March 2018
By Polly Castor on March 31, 2018Read moreI hope you find something enjoyable, heartening, inspiring, educational or motivating in the links below
Praying for Strangers (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on March 30, 2018Read moreIf you are looking for inspiration, or are desiring to jumpstart your practice of prayer, read this book.
Foot Washing Spiritualized
By Polly Castor on March 29, 2018Read moreAs we follow Jesus' example of washing our own thought, as well as our outlook on others, we will...
List of Companies Using Genetically Modified Seeds
By Polly Castor on March 28, 2018Read moreYou would avoid contaminants and corruption in other ways. Please don't imbibe them in your body.
Meditation on a Grapefruit (Poem by Craig Arnold)
By Polly Castor on March 27, 2018Read moreEach year harder to live without. Each year harder to live without.
Ceramic Goblets and Tumblers our Daughter is Working On
By Polly Castor on March 26, 2018Read moreYesterday, I drove our daughter back to school after spring break, and got to see the beginnings of the...
Gave My Talk on Abstraction To the Connecticut Pastel Society
By Polly Castor on March 25, 2018Read moreYesterday I had the distinct pleasure of giving my 300 slide Powerpoint talk on Abstraction to the Connecticut Pastel...
New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show (Photos)
By Polly Castor on March 24, 2018Read moreYou can tell by the multitude of photos that we had an awesome time! The orchids were amazing– so...