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Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal
By Polly Castor on April 10, 2022Read moreCheck out my notes in this post, of the ideas that struck me as most needing to be contemplated...
00Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Fruit, Gorgonzola, and Brown Butter Walnuts (Recipe)
By Polly Castor on April 9, 2022Read moreThis salad is welcome as something different, fresh, healthy, and delicious.
Beannacht (Poem by John O’Donohue)
By Polly Castor on April 8, 2022Read moreOn the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance...
Silence Your Inner Critic
By Polly Castor on April 7, 2022Read moreThis attitude is like a non-stick pan for the inner critic; it slides right off, with no residual effect.
Pray Like a Gourmet (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on April 6, 2022Read moreIt is no surprise that I'd love the fusion between creativity and spirituality, but our whole book group loved...
Choose the Path with Heart (Carlos Casteneda Quote)
By Polly Castor on April 5, 2022Read moreI warn you. Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary...
I Got an Honorable Mention in this Pastel Society Show
By Polly Castor on April 4, 2022Read moreIt was good to see everyone again after two years!
God and I Thrive (A New Short Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on April 3, 2022Read moreGod and I can't imagine life without each other.
Recommended Sketchbook Supplies (Sketchbook Ideas #2)
By Polly Castor on April 2, 2022Read moreMany of you asked also for me to link to supplies, because you want to follow along and try...
Finding Margin (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on April 1, 2022Read moreI’m relishing the feeling of empty...
My Private Hideout in the Sun-drenched Forest (New Painting in Pastel)
By Polly Castor on March 31, 2022Read moreHere is is my hideout in the woods, with the sun streaming in, surrounded by vibrancy, color, and all...
Bits and Clips for March 2022
By Polly Castor on March 30, 2022Read moreI hope you are inspired, motivated, intrigued, or educated by the many paintings, photographs, poems, podcasts, videos, memes, and...