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Book Review: The Last Runaway
By Polly Castor on November 12, 2016Read moreThis historical novel is set in Ohio and is about a Quaker girl from England who who becomes involved...
Two New Paintings
By Polly Castor on November 11, 2016Read moreWhenever I have stuff to work out, painting is my best place besides my prayer chair to do it....
Rise Up and Build
By Polly Castor on November 10, 2016Read moreI am incredulous, disappointed, staggered, shocked, appalled, deeply concerned, and excruciatingly frustrated. My heart cries out for all women...
Recipe: Tomato Tart
By Polly Castor on November 9, 2016Read moreThis is amazingly good, and remarkably straight-forward to put together. We made it with the last of the homegrown...
Your Vote is Important for State and Local Too
By Polly Castor on November 8, 2016Read moreI urge you to make considered choices not just for those in the top offices. And then VOTE. What...
Poem by Amy Nawrocki: Present Progressive
By Polly Castor on November 7, 2016Read more...the leaves are blowing. there is no other way to say it.
Pray for Country and Church
By Polly Castor on November 6, 2016Read moreI thought these two passages were very appropriate written by a favorite author of mine, Mary Baker Eddy, around...
Homeschooling Book and Curriculum Sale Here
By Polly Castor on November 5, 2016Read moreYesterday (and this morning) we are having a homeschooling book and curriculum sale in our home. It was an...
Featured Artist: Mandy Budan
By Polly Castor on November 4, 2016Read moreShe expresses the joy and beauty of the autumn season particularly well, I thought this would be a good...
The 4 C’s of What to Do and Not to Do
By Polly Castor on November 3, 2016Read moreThis is a concise way to monitor your own conduct that I have found helpful.
Checklist for Writing College Admissions Essays
By Polly Castor on November 2, 2016Read moreThese straightforward guidelines will produce effective college application essays every time.