A journal of art, photography, spirituality, ideas, books, movies, food, poetry & hope
Global Warming 2021 (New Conceptualist Painting in Pastel)
Read moreThis is the first of a yearly series I am undertaking to depict where we stand in the climate...
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Early November (New Poem by Polly Castor with Photos)
Read moreWe speed through a blur of pumpkin spice...
Come to my Large Solo Show Opening November 7
Read moreThere are 77 paintings in the show, done in 2020 and 2021. Hope to see you there!
How to Hide an Empire (Book Review)
Read moreThis book was phenomenal. It was engaging and accurate, dense with information and full of ah ha realization, all...
Pumpkin Photos 2021
Read moreEvery year I appreciate taking on pumpkins as a still life photography subject, so much variety, texture, size and...
Bits and Clips for October 2021
Read moreIn all these links, memes, photos, paintings and poems, I hope you find something here inspiring, educational, motivating, beautiful,...
Photos of October Hikes in Huntington State Park 2021
Read moreI love all the color, shape, form and texture. I love the fresh air and paying attention. Being there...
I’m in the Renaissance in Pastel National Juried Show at the Slater Museum
Read moreIt's a privilege to be in this prestigious show.
Lions of Fifth Avenue (Book Review)
Read moreIt was nice to read historical fiction that was not about war or pivoting around a true person.
Scratch Farm Kitchen (Restaurant Review)
Read moreFresh, casual, and delicious, unpretentious farm to table food, served in a no-nonsense fashion, with lots of great combinations...
Kayaking in the Bayou with Alligators
Read moreWhile in Louisiana for our niece's wedding, before our family returned home, we visited the bayou to appreciate the...
Day After the Wedding (Photos)
Read moreA tour of "the Patch" and the opening of our wedding present...
