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Be a Celebrator not a Critic
By Polly Castor on April 10, 2017Read moreAlways remember there is a human being on the other end of every exchange and behind every cultural artifact...
01The Touch of the Master’s Hand (poem by Myra Brook Welch)
By Polly Castor on April 9, 2017Read more'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin, But...
Two New Ceramic Pieces out of the Kiln
By Polly Castor on April 8, 2017Read moreHere are my two latest ceramics pieces out of the kiln.
Kohlrabi Salad with Beets and Fruit
By Polly Castor on April 7, 2017Read moreThis light and delicious salad is completely original. I combined grated kohlrabi with roasted beets, apples, and blueberries, and...
Reaching for the Light (new abstract landscape painting)
By Polly Castor on April 6, 2017Read moreI love how huge trees reach for the light, as well as the dramatic perspective of looking up. There...
Crocus at Last!
By Polly Castor on April 5, 2017Read moreNow, almost all the snow is gone, and these beauties are adorning our lawn, more vigorous than ever. What...
The Winning Team (a new poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on April 4, 2017Read moreI’m in the end zone rooting for the winning team. I encourage and beckon those on the field
I’m in this Ridgefield Guild of Artists Show
By Polly Castor on April 3, 2017Read moreAs seen above, two of my tree series are in a show that opened last weekend at the Ridgefield...
Simplicity by Richard Rohr (book review with quotes)
By Polly Castor on April 2, 2017Read moreBoth my husband and I enjoyed this book by Richard Rohr, who is a Franciscan Priest much appreciated by...
Recipe: Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
By Polly Castor on April 1, 2017Read moreThis is NOT your grandmother's tuna salad. Light and hearty at the same time, this no-oil salad is filling...
Bits and Clips for March 2017
By Polly Castor on March 31, 2017Read moreI hope you find something in the links below that is interesting, thought provoking, helpful, inspiring, fun, or enlightening...
House by the Bay (new abstract landscape in pastel)
By Polly Castor on March 30, 2017Read moreThis house by the bay is sourced deep in the recesses of my memory from pouring over too many...