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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...
00Hike 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.
Photos In and Around Sacramento
By Polly Castor on March 29, 2016Read moreSurrounded by glorious spring beauty, it was fun to spend some time in her stomping grounds.
Easter Photos 2016
By Polly Castor on March 28, 2016Read moreChrist has rolled away the stone! Our path is clear, and bright, and ascending, filled with hope, and joy,...
Happy Easter!
By Polly Castor on March 27, 2016Read moreHappy Easter! Here are a couple things I thought you might want to think about today:
Texas Blooms
By Polly Castor on March 26, 2016Read moreHere are the bouquets and blooms we saw last week in Texas, where spring is further along than here...
Quote About the Cross Jesus Bore
By Polly Castor on March 25, 2016Read more"The real cross, which Jesus bore up the hill of grief, was the world’s hatred of Truth and Love."
Through a Glass Darkly
By Polly Castor on March 24, 2016Read moreAs we head into this holiday weekend full of Christian import, it is helpful to remember that were are...
Texas Family
By Polly Castor on March 23, 2016Read moreIt was great to see all of the extended family shown in these photos. They are all very dear.
New Poem: Harvey’s Legacy of Love
By Polly Castor on March 22, 2016Read moreHe was a carrot juice enthusiast, a leather vest wearing oilman, a dyslexic entrepreneur, an owner of 28 patents…