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Interconnectedness (quote by Thich Nhat Hanh)
By Polly Castor on January 10, 2026Read moreAs thin as this sheet of paper is, it contains everything in the universe. So the one contains the...
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Polly Answers (#17)
By Polly Castor on January 9, 2026Read moreI hope this helps! This truly is a wonderful subject to explore!

White-Edged Ripped Elements in Collage (Sketchbook Ideas #21)
By Polly Castor on January 8, 2026Read moreGive this a try; it is a great way to warm up our creative juices for a new year.

Between Aspiration and Realization (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on January 7, 2026Read moreSo dive in! The water is fine!

Brownie Edge Chocolate Cookies (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on January 6, 2026Read moreWho doesn't love the edge of the brownie best? And this is the easiest one bowl and drop cookie...

Joy is a Stubborn Courage (Maria Popova Quote)
By Polly Castor on January 5, 2026Read moreIn this world heavy with robust reasons for despair, joy is a stubborn courage we must not surrender, a...

Family Holiday Photos 2025 (with Recipe Links)
By Polly Castor on January 4, 2026Read moreWe had a nice holiday with both daughters home, as well as our older daughter’s boyfriend.

Amaryllis Photos (with Growing Instructions)
By Polly Castor on January 3, 2026Read moreIf you have a bare bulb, plant it in a pot that is at least twice its diameter. Make...

Reading Challenge 2026
By Polly Castor on January 2, 2026Read moreI've printed this list off and put it in my journal. I hope you'll join in with us and...

New Years Goals/Resolutions 2026
By Polly Castor on January 1, 2026Read moreBoth of these things seem huge, even daunting. I've been unsuccessful in these areas in the past. I'm going...

Bits and Clips for December 2025
By Polly Castor on December 31, 2025Read moreI hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, inspires,...

2025 Year End Goal Review
By Polly Castor on December 30, 2025Read moreMy resolutions/goals for 2025 are shown below, with my comments on whether they were met or not:
