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A Young Wet Squirrel
By Polly Castor on October 8, 2014Read moreOur heart went out to this forlorn little fellow, so young and soggy... I’ve been sending him good thoughts...
00Teaching Vocabulary in our Homeschool
By Polly Castor on October 7, 2014Read moreHaving answered questions on a homeschooling chat-list recently about teaching vocabulary, I thought I’d include my thoughts on the...
Early Fall Reflection Photos
By Polly Castor on October 6, 2014Read moreAs many of you know, I love reflections– metaphorically, spiritually, and even literally. Here are photos of some of...
New Landscape in Oil: A View from Starfish Point
By Polly Castor on October 5, 2014Read moreI started this oil painting while on the Maine coastline recently, and finished it outside here on Friday in...
New Teacup with Experimental Glaze
By Polly Castor on October 4, 2014Read moreUsually when working in pottery, I am drawn to either painting with underglazes or some definitive process involving carving,...
Our Garden Produce September 2014
By Polly Castor on October 3, 2014Read moreOur first proper produce garden was a smashing success. We learned a lot, and here is what we would do...
New England Felting Supply
By Polly Castor on October 2, 2014Read moreMy hostess introduced me to New England Felting Supply, which is a combination of gallery, store, and classroom space....
A Visit to the Smith College Art Museum
By Polly Castor on October 1, 2014Read moreYesterday, after dropping off our daughter for an overnight, interview, and to visit classes at Smith College, I was...
Bits and Clips for September 2014
By Polly Castor on September 30, 2014Read moreHere are the articles, blogs, podcasts and videos from this month that I felt were worth sharing. I hope...
Late September Flowers
By Polly Castor on September 29, 2014Read moreThese flowers are in my town right now... I live in a beautiful place.
Gleaning from New Pond Farm
By Polly Castor on September 28, 2014Read moreWe got invited this weekend to come New Pond Farm and pick some of their surplus before they rip...
Picture Books by Holling Clancy Holling
By Polly Castor on September 27, 2014Read moreEvery child should have the opportunity to read this series of books in an unhurried way with an adult....