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The Idea I Had Lost My Mother No Longer Existed (Thích Nhất Hạnh Quote)
By Polly Castor on May 8, 2022Read moreI felt very strongly that I had never lost my mother.
71God as Mother (Today’s Newspaper Article by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on May 7, 2022Read moreThis newspaper article about God as Mother is in three Ct Newspapers today.
Lessons in Chemistry (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on May 6, 2022Read moreThis is a book about a talented woman chemist seeking equality in the very condescending and chauvinist world of...
White Bean Soup with Bacon and Parmesan (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on May 5, 2022Read moreThis is hearty and good, and makes 4 servings, two for us when I make it, and two for...
Textured Acrylic Grounds for Pastel (Examples and Explanation)
By Polly Castor on May 4, 2022Read moreI teach my pastel workshop students to paint in their texture, but they always want techie shortcuts, and for...
A Spring Walk During the 245 Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield
By Polly Castor on May 3, 2022Read moreSee my photos here of Ridgefield 245 years after the revolution, with some of the same trees and houses,...
Deeps of Peace Show by Brian Rutenburg in NYC (Photos)
By Polly Castor on May 2, 2022Read moreI've long been a fan of this painter of abstract landscapes and was thrilled to see his work in...
A Wonderful Day of Art, Theater, Flowers, and Serendipity in NYC (Photos)
By Polly Castor on May 1, 2022Read moreWe had a great day. I will post about the fabulous art show tomorrow; in this post are the...
Bits and Clips for April 2022
By Polly Castor on April 30, 2022Read moreI hope you find something in these links, memes, photos, poems, and paintings that is inspiring, educational, interesting, motivational,...
The Priory of the Orange Tree (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on April 29, 2022Read moreAt 804 pages this novel is quite an undertaking, but I loved both Ead and Tané, and was glad...
Crispy Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on April 28, 2022Read moreThis is a healthy flavor blast with lots of great middle eastern seasonings, and contrasting textures.
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (April 2022)
By Polly Castor on April 27, 2022Read moreCome along side me as we walk here in the fresh unfolding of early spring.