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Christmas in Connecticut (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on December 27, 2023Read moreThe black and white film from 1945 was silly and improbable, ridiculous and fun.
01Books We Got for Christmas
By Polly Castor on December 26, 2023Read moreHere are the books the five of us got for Christmas.
Merry Christmas from our House to Yours
By Polly Castor on December 25, 2023Read moreI hope you have a very happy day and know you are deeply loved.
O Holy Night
By Polly Castor on December 24, 2023Read moreFall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Let the Angels Tell Them (Poem by Jane Murdock)
By Polly Castor on December 23, 2023Read moreIsaiah of old said, “Hear now, behold, a virgin, conceiving, shall bear a son.”
Other Treasures from the MET (Photos)
By Polly Castor on December 22, 2023Read moreEnjoy a moment of masterpiece in this busy season.
Global Warming 2023 (New Abstract Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on December 20, 2023Read moreThis year, more concern is felt because climate change has been resulting in devastating fires and seasons of pervasively...
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on December 19, 2023Read moreYou'll enjoy this read if you appreciate strong, capable women, who don't shy away from what they have to...
Holiday Snacking Granola with Dark Chocolate (Recipe for Gift Giving)
By Polly Castor on December 18, 2023Read moreWe are making this for little gifts and it is wonderful, flavored with molasses and ginger.
What I Don’t Like about Christianity and Don’t Think Jesus Would Either
By Polly Castor on December 17, 2023Read moreI'm feeling a need to differentiate myself from things I do not accept or believe. And in these things,...
This is Christmas (Movie Review)
By Polly Castor on December 16, 2023Read moreHere is a sweet Christmas movie with a great message.