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Small Kindnesses (Poem by Danusha Lameris)
By Polly Castor on November 18, 2023Read moreI’ve been thinking about the way, when you walk down a crowded aisle...
11Midnight Library (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on November 17, 2023Read moreThis is a thoughtful, very well written novel with a feel good ending.
Last Two Landscape Paintings from Maine this Year
By Polly Castor on November 16, 2023Read moreHere are two pieces from painting in Maine that I’ve not yet gotten on the blog– one from last...
Red Pepper Frittata (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on November 15, 2023Read moreAfter chopping up all these peppers, this recipe is easy.
Polly Castor Art 2024 Calendars Available (Order Soon!)
By Polly Castor on November 14, 2023Read morePolly Castor Art Calendars for 2024 are available for a short time.
Richard Suckling (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on November 13, 2023Read moreHis landscape work has been compared to Pierre Bonnard, and mine has been as well, so I suppose it...
Live Under Divine Authority (Deep Think #23)
By Polly Castor on November 12, 2023Read moreWhen you can answer these questions like Jesus could, you can do as he did, living under divine authority,...
Taking Sides (Poem by Irwin Keller)
By Polly Castor on November 11, 2023Read moreI am taking the side of Peace.
Oak Flat (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on November 10, 2023Read moreI give Oak Flat five stars for fairly presenting the facts, in a humane and engaging way.
Sibling Rivalry (New Conceptualist Painting)
By Polly Castor on November 9, 2023Read moreThis was inspired by John Steinbeck’s classic novel East of Eden. In the painting, there is plenty of “backstory”...
Ladder to the Light (Book Review with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on November 8, 2023Read moreWe liked this book by a indigenous elder, who also has served as an Episcopal bishop. He writes incredibly...
Totally Dependent (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on November 7, 2023Read moreWe do some. but we don't do it all.