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Movie Review: Zootopia
By Polly Castor on April 10, 2016Read moreI saw Zootopia, which is about a cartoon city of all sorts of mammals. They have evolved enough to...
01Pelican Photos
By Polly Castor on April 9, 2016Read moreWhen in Florida last month, I got quite close to some pelicans. They are fascinating, even prehistoric looking. ...
The Mundane is Amazing
By Polly Castor on April 8, 2016Read moreWhat we need from great writing, most urgently, is an understanding that the mundane itself—snails, fireplaces, shrubs, pebbles, socks...
Recipe: Cod and Veggie Soup
By Polly Castor on April 7, 2016Read moreThis is surprisingly good. Plus, it is easy and quick to make. It freezes well, too. I made this...
India Ink Collage Papers
By Polly Castor on April 6, 2016Read moreWhen making black and white collage papers with india ink yesterday, I started liking some of them for their...
I’m in This Twitter Art Exhibit in NYC
By Polly Castor on April 4, 2016Read moreI'm in this Twitter Art Exhibit showing for the next two weeks at a gallery on 317 East 52nd...
Amazing Evening Light in Yosemite Valley
By Polly Castor on April 3, 2016Read moreWe were gifted with this amazing evening light as we left Yosemite Valley, with a marvelous view of Bridalveil...
Hike to Upper Yosemite Falls
By Polly Castor on April 2, 2016Read moreIt was outstandingly gorgeous, and all the effort was fun and rewarding. An afternoon well spent and happiness...
Hike to Lower Yosemite Falls
By Polly Castor on April 1, 2016Read moreThe water was very clear, the air was brisk and invigorating, and the whole simple hike deeply nourished the...
Mirror Lake
By Polly Castor on March 31, 2016Read moreI was eager to see Mirror Lake in the spring filled with recent snow melt. It was as gorgeous...
Bits and Clips for March 2016
By Polly Castor on March 30, 2016Read moreI hope you find something enjoyable, inspiring, intriguing, helpful or enlightening in these articles, podcasts and videos.