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When I am Among the Trees (Mary Oliver poem)
By Polly Castor on June 17, 2023Read moreTrees give off such hints of gladness!
23Heart to Heart by the Dalai Lama (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on June 16, 2023Read moreHave compassion. It is always possible.
Polly Answers Your Questions (# 4 )
By Polly Castor on June 15, 2023Read moreQuestions about what to put in art shows, what pigments are archival, and why such a multi category blog?
Einkorn Snickerdoodles (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on June 14, 2023Read moreWay better than a regular snickerdoodle, these are wholesomely delicious; a perfect weekday cookie.
Drawings of Rick Barton (Featured Artist)
By Polly Castor on June 13, 2023Read moreDiscover Rick Barton, a master of the contour drawing.
Contour and Gesture (Sketchbook Ideas #8)
By Polly Castor on June 12, 2023Read moreTry contour and gesture drawing with me and read my insights on the process.
Overcoming Difficulties (Quote from Samuel Greenwood)
By Polly Castor on June 11, 2023Read moreWithout one’s consent, nothing outside of his own thoughts can prevent his prosperity or bar his progress.
Spring at New Pond Farm (2023 Photos)
By Polly Castor on June 10, 2023Read moreCheck out my photos here from a long spring ramble around New Pond Farm.
Safety Net (Poem by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer)
By Polly Castor on June 7, 2023Read moreThe safety net of Love protects from any seeming fall.
Annual Meeting 2023
By Polly Castor on June 6, 2023Read moreWe are just back from spending the last three days at our church’s Annual Meeting in Boston.