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Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (Late Winter 2025)
By Polly Castor on March 8, 2025Read moreI've been to Huntington precious little this winter, but the snow and ice have mostly melted, except for on...
01Human Gap? (Quote by Katherine May)
By Polly Castor on March 7, 2025Read moreGood comes in an enormous spectrum, and don’t close yourself off to lots of it because you’ve got your...
I’m in this “Pastels Plus” Show
By Polly Castor on March 6, 2025Read moreThis is a strong show, and it is clear that pastel artists are much more innovative when encouraged to...
The Psychology of Money (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on March 5, 2025Read moreHow you manage your money is just as important as how much you make.
Joy is an Act of Resistence (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on March 4, 2025Read moreResist by insisting on being happy, regardless.
Spaghetti Squash with Mediterranean Lentils and Veggies
By Polly Castor on March 3, 2025Read moreThis is really good, and these are leftovers we look forward to.
No Personality (Quote by Mary Baker Eddy)
By Polly Castor on March 2, 2025Read moreYour lifelong mistake has been your strong sense of personality.
Recent Black and White Photographs
By Polly Castor on March 1, 2025Read moreHere is what winter has looked like around here for the last two months.
Bits and Clips for February 2025
By Polly Castor on February 28, 2025Read moreI hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires,...
The Road to Marrakesh (New Large Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on February 27, 2025Read moreThis is the first painting to come out of our travel to Morocco last December.
The Well-Gardened Mind (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 26, 2025Read moreI loved this book. It is hopeful, healing, and encouraging.
Tips on How to Say No to Others
By Polly Castor on February 25, 2025Read moreGet comfortable defining and defending your own priorities and boundaries, and avoid over extending yourself.