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Pastel Society of America’s Materials Show in NYC
By Polly Castor on September 17, 2017Read moreThe highlight of the day for me was meeting Sandra Burshell, while she reviewed my portfolio. She was very...
11Amaranth Photos at Hollandia
By Polly Castor on September 16, 2017Read moreIn this post are the photos I snapped that day, gobsmacked by this flower's intensely deep crimson and fascinating...
Mend What is Within Reach
By Polly Castor on September 15, 2017Read moreOurs is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend...
The Wright Brothers (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 14, 2017Read moreIt is the perfect blend of a great writer and thorough researcher– with a direct and unadorned style– writing...
Simply Delicious Beet Greens (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on September 13, 2017Read moreNow is a perfect time to eat the succulently delicious beet greens, which are such a treat. They my...
I’m in This “Wild and Crazy” Art Show in Essex
By Polly Castor on September 12, 2017Read moreI have two paintings in this show in Essex, Connecticut, where the theme was "wild and crazy." It is...
Photos from a Beautiful Weekend in Connecticut
By Polly Castor on September 11, 2017Read moreBeauty and good are impartial and universal. Here's a peek at some I've recently been blessed with. Despite claims...
Sunday School Lesson: The Walls of Jericho Tumble Down
By Polly Castor on September 10, 2017Read moreHere are our Sunday School gleanings from the story of the fall of Jericho, where walls fell down through...
Be the First Light for Someone Stumbling in the Dark
By Polly Castor on September 9, 2017Read more"When harsh events erupt, the unthinkable happens and daily living feels like an impossible challenge, a smile or kind...
Chef’s Table (Series on Netflix)
By Polly Castor on September 8, 2017Read moreEach show of the series highlights one of the chefs from the top 50 restaurants in the world. You...
Grace Notes #7
By Polly Castor on September 7, 2017Read moreAs I pray about fires, flooding, and hurricanes, it seems like a good time to focus on gratitude. Let's...
The One Person I am With Forever (Louise Hay Quote)
By Polly Castor on September 6, 2017Read moreMy relationship with myself is eternal, so I choose to be my own best friend. I choose to love...