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Sunday School Lessons from Joseph
By Polly Castor on June 5, 2017Read moreHere were some of the lessons from this story we discussed in Sunday School:
51Singing Around Obstacles (Two Poems, Same Brilliant Analogy)
By Polly Castor on June 4, 2017Read moreI love the metaphor both of these pieces utilize. Indeed, take heart! "The impeded stream is the one that...
I’m in this New Pond Farm Invitational Art Show
By Polly Castor on June 3, 2017Read moreI have six landscape paintings done in pastel in this Invitational Art Show at New Pond Farm. Stop by...
The Painter’s Daughter (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on June 2, 2017Read moreThis entertaining novel would make a perfect beach read. I'm glad to have started my summer off with it!
Two New Landscape Paintings in Pastel
By Polly Castor on June 1, 2017Read moreOver Memorial Day Weekend I completed these two new landscape paintings of New Pond Farm done in Pastel.
Other Photos from Memorial Day Weekend
By Polly Castor on May 31, 2017Read moreThis post shows a bit of life around here on a holiday weekend. Nothing special in one way, but...
Chihuly at the New York Botanical Gardens
By Polly Castor on May 30, 2017Read moreOn Saturday night over Memorial Day Weekend, I went to "Chihuly Nights" at the New York Botanical Gardens. We...
Bits and Clips for May 2017
By Polly Castor on May 29, 2017Read moreI hope you find something in the links below that is inspiring, transformational, intriguing, educational, beautiful, yummy, or motivating...
I Believe (Song by Carrie Newcomer)
By Polly Castor on May 28, 2017Read moreI believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea And all these shoots and roots will become a tree
Fresh Pea Soup with Mint (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on May 27, 2017Read moreThis soup is very easy and quick, but also delicious. It is perfect fare for cool spring days like...
Hillbilly Elegy (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on May 26, 2017Read moreDavid Brooks of the New York Times calls this book "essential reading for this moment in history." I agree,...
Two New Plein Air Landscapes in Pastel of New Pond Farm
By Polly Castor on May 25, 2017Read moreThe one above depicts the deep shade of the evergreen with the new leaves beyond in the sunken garden...