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I Made These Four Pottery Trays
By Polly Castor on August 21, 2012Read moreI made these four pottery trays, experimenting with glazing techniques. The square one was texturized and dipped in...
00Tiger Swallowtail Photos
By Polly Castor on August 20, 2012Read moreThese photos were taken just steps out of my front door...
Book Review: State of Wonder
By Polly Castor on August 19, 2012Read moreI liked this book, regardless of the fact that it takes place in the pharmaceutical industry and has some...
Movie Review: Dave
By Polly Castor on August 18, 2012Read moreI really liked this movie back in 1993, and purchased it recently from a library sale. This film is...
An Oil Painting with Details
By Polly Castor on August 17, 2012Read moreI've been oil painting a lot lately on our back picnic table. I find the open air ventilation as...
Photos of Cut Flowers at Holbrook Farm
By Polly Castor on August 16, 2012Read moreWe regularly stop in at this farm for their eggs, but couldn’t resist photographing their vibrant flowers!
Bits and Quotes from Blog Readers
By Polly Castor on August 15, 2012Read moreHere are some miscellaneous quotes shared by readers in the last few months. I think these bits show my...
Laura’s Half-Birthday Quarry Party 2012
By Polly Castor on August 14, 2012Read moreThis scene should look familiar to long-time blog readers. Our youngest daughter started having her birthday party on...
Book Review: Age of Miracles
By Polly Castor on August 13, 2012Read moreThis novel had a very unique premise: the earth’s rotation begins gradually to slow down. Each day is longer...
Photos of Chickens
By Polly Castor on August 12, 2012Read moreHere I am inside the chicken coop at New Pond Farm...
Movie Review: Intouchables
By Polly Castor on August 11, 2012Read moreI loved this movie and heartily give it five stars, regardless of the marijuana usage that gives it its...
Our Daughter Presents to Governor O’Malley
By Polly Castor on August 10, 2012Read moreToday our oldest daughter finished up a paid summer internship for the Governor of Maryland. Yesterday, she presented...