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A Warning Heeded with a New Refrigerator
By Polly Castor on October 2, 2015Read moreOur refrigerator was 23 years old, and because it still worked, we were not motivated to replace it until...
10Watercolor Doodles in My Artist’s Journal
By Polly Castor on October 1, 2015Read moreHere are the watercolor doodles I've done recently in my artist's journal...
Bits and Clips for September 2015
By Polly Castor on September 30, 2015Read moreI hope you find something inspiring, thought provoking, stimulating, helpful or interesting.
September Flowers
By Polly Castor on September 29, 2015Read moreI live in a beautiful place and September is a glorious month! Check out these copious blooms...
Pope Francis Visits America
By Polly Castor on September 28, 2015Read moreI must say that I really appreciate Pope Francis' moral courage, humility, and overall approach to his role.
Canoeing with Nancy
By Polly Castor on September 27, 2015Read moreI loved the company, the meandering pace, the reflections, the swirls of plant life under water, even the...
Recipe: Herbed Portabella Quinoa Pilaf
By Polly Castor on September 26, 2015Read moreThis recipe occurred mostly as an excuse to use a the plethora of fresh herbs and peppers we have...
New Plein Air Oil Painting: Mossy Bank at Sunset
By Polly Castor on September 25, 2015Read moreThis is the plein air oil painting I did while at Creative Arts Camp.
Poem by Diane Ackerman: School Prayer
By Polly Castor on September 24, 2015Read moreIn the name of the daybreak and the eyelids of morning and the wayfaring moon and the night when it departs...
Black and White Photos I Took at Camp
By Polly Castor on September 23, 2015Read moreHere are the black and white photographs I took while I was at camp...
Art by Others at Camp
By Polly Castor on September 22, 2015Read moreThese are all work by other artists at camp. The drawings at bottom with the washes of watercolor on...
Spiritual Lessons from Camp this Year
By Polly Castor on September 21, 2015Read moreCreative Arts Camp each year at Camp Newfound in Maine is always a time to grow spiritually. The supportive...