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How the Light Comes (Poem by Jan Richardson)
By Polly Castor on March 3, 2022Read moreMy we open and open more and open still to the blessed light that comes.
31Shantaram (Book Review with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on March 2, 2022Read moreI now understand the criminal mind better, and got a deeper, more intimate glimpse of India than I'd had...
Prayer for Ukraine
By Polly Castor on March 1, 2022Read moreYours is the only power and You do not allow your unlikeness to prevail.
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad with Lentils (Vegan Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 28, 2022Read moreThis is delicious and different, with both roasted and raw carrots, the warmth of cumin, coriander, garlic and ginger,...
Bits and Clips for February 2022
By Polly Castor on February 27, 2022Read moreI hope you find something inspiring, educational, motivational, beautiful, helpful, challenging or satisfying, in these many paintings, photographs, poems,...
February Abstract Ice Photos from Huntington
By Polly Castor on February 26, 2022Read moreMother nature is fascinating, especially in her most temporal detail.
Our New Green Chair and Its Expected Ripple Effect
By Polly Castor on February 25, 2022Read moreThis new chair is the kingpin change sparking a process of unfolding decluttering and renovation.
Straight Talk About Decision-Making
By Polly Castor on February 24, 2022Read moreTry these five ideas and you’ll find your decision has become clear, and it is the best one, which...
The Last Garden in England (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on February 23, 2022Read moreI’m always happy to read about women learning to get what they uniquely need.
Eight New Paintings in my Artist Journal
By Polly Castor on February 22, 2022Read moreI muse and listen while I do these, and try things that may or may not work out.
Loree’s Date Nut Bread (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on February 21, 2022Read moreIt was perfect to eat last night while I beat James at cribbage!
Sickness is Not Necessarily a Crisis of Faith (Deep Think #17)
By Polly Castor on February 20, 2022Read moreThe world needs us not to be so heavenly minded we are no earthy good.