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Richard Rohr Quote on Contemplation
By Polly Castor on February 12, 2017Read moreWe have to find out who we were all along in God before we did anything right or wrong....
40Blu Smith: Featured Artist
By Polly Castor on February 11, 2017Read moreI have been enjoying the artwork of Blu Smith recently. We share a similar approach to painting both abstracts...
Amazing Caramelized Bacon Appetizer
By Polly Castor on February 10, 2017Read moreThese cartelized bacon appetizers, sweet and sticky with just a hint of heat, are intensely terrific, if a bit...
Stony Creek Sunset
By Polly Castor on February 9, 2017Read moreWe parked at the marina in Stony Creek to watch the sun go down: what a feast for the...
My Birthday 2017
By Polly Castor on February 8, 2017Read moreIt is always wonderful to hear from so many friends and family. Thank you to everybody for all...
Replicas (a New Poem by me)
By Polly Castor on February 7, 2017Read moreWatching a class sketch Roman sculptures at the museum has gotten me thinking.
Madison Art Society Member Show 2017
By Polly Castor on February 6, 2017Read moreThis is a fun group of people and I especially enjoy plein air painting with them when the weather...
A New Manner of Thinking Required
By Polly Castor on February 5, 2017Read moreOur task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all...
Comparing Yourself to Others? Look Deeper.
By Polly Castor on February 4, 2017Read moreMy husband wrote today's religious article in the Christian Science Monitor. You can read it here online or below:
Murder at the Brightwell (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 3, 2017Read moreThis languidly paced novel was both undemanding and enjoyable. If you too are in need of an entertaining distraction,...
New Abstract Pastel: Seven Truths
By Polly Castor on February 2, 2017Read moreHere is my abstract painting in pastel that I did yesterday titled Seven Truths. You can see the entire...
Almond Cake Recipe
By Polly Castor on February 1, 2017Read moreThis is an easy to make, simply straight-forward dessert, that has depth of flavor, but no bells and whistles....