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Quotes

Machines or Creatures (quote by Wendall Berry with photos)

November 10, 2026 by Polly Castor
Machines or Creatures, Wendall Berry Quote

We will instead have to measure our economy by the health of the ecosystems.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags Mindfulness, Quotes, Release, Sustainability Leave a comment

Bits and Clips for October 2026

October 30, 2026 by Polly Castor

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

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Sunset Quote by Elizabeth Strout (with Sunset Photos)

October 12, 2026October 5, 2026 by Polly Castor

At times these days I think of the way the sun would set on the farmland around our small house in the autumn.

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Bits and Clips for September 2026

October 12, 2026September 30, 2026 by Polly Castor

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

Categories Ideas Tags Art by Others, Bits and Clips, Memes, poetry by others, Quotes 2 Comments

Bits and Clips for August 2026

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for August 2026

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

Categories Ideas Tags Art by Others, Memes, poetry by others, Quotes 1 Comment

The Arts are not for the Privileged Few (quote by John D Rockefeller II)

August 30, 2026 by Polly Castor
The arts are not for the privileged few quote

Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center.

Categories Art, Ideas Tags Quotes 1 Comment

Writing is the Superpower of Mankind (James Clear Quote)

August 8, 2026 by Polly Castor
Writing is the Superpower of Mankind, James Clear Quote

The world is richer because we write and nobody is made poorer in the process.

Categories Ideas Tags Quotes 1 Comment

Infinite Supply vs. Effort (Deep Think #31)

August 2, 2026 by Polly Castor
Infinite Supply, by Polly Castor

It is not about work or making anything true, but rather, noticing, accepting, and practicing receptivity and gratitude for what already is true. We can do that!

Categories Spirituality Tags authenticity, Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, Mindfulness, Quotes, Relationship to God 1 Comment

Bits and Clips for July 2026

July 31, 2026 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for July 2026

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

Categories Ideas Tags Art by Others, Bits and Clips, Memes, Quotes 2 Comments

Bits and Clips for June 2026

June 30, 2026 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for June 2026

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

Categories Ideas Tags Art by Others, Memes, poetry by others, Quotes 2 Comments

Invent Your Own Life (Quote by Bill Watterson)

June 28, 2026 by Polly Castor
Invent your own life quote by Bill Watterson

Creating a life that reflects your values and satisfies your soul is a rare achievement. In a culture that relentlessly promotes avarice and excess as the good life, a person happy doing his own work is usually considered an eccentric, if not a subversive

Categories Ideas Tags Quotes 1 Comment

Go Gentle (Book Review with Quotes)

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 by Polly Castor
Go Gentle book review

You might enjoy this novel too; it is clever on various levels. I give it 4 stars.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Book Reviews, Fiction, Quotes 1 Comment

Seizure of Happiness (Quote by Mary Oliver)

June 21, 2026 by Polly Castor
Seizure of Happiness quote by Mary Oliver

As I stepped from under the trees into the mild, pouring-down sunlight I experienced a sudden impact, a seizure of happiness. It was not the drowning sort of happiness, rather the floating sort.

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Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal

June 7, 2026 by Polly Castor
Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Journal

Since some of you have found seeing these pages useful, I occasionally post them here.

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Incline Toward the Big Questions (George Saunders quote)

June 7, 2026June 6, 2026 by Polly Castor
quote by George Saunders

Err in the direction of kindness nd avoid the things that would reduce you and make you trivial.

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Bits and Clips for May 2026

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for May 2026

I hope you find something among all this artwork, photography, memes, links, and quotes that spurs you on, informs, inspires, supports, educates, encourages or motivates you.

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Permission to be Imperfect (Louis Noble quote)

May 13, 2026 by Polly Castor
Permission to be Imperfect (Louis Noble Quote)

When you make a mark that doesn’t look right, every instinct says fix it. Wipe it off. Paint over it. Get it right.

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Reviews from Readers

So beautiful, Polly. Thank you for spelling out – through such artful means – the beauty of patience.

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

Thank you for the joy you share. I look forward to reading your posts!

Your photos are so vivid and expressive and inspiring and artistic and alive!

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

This is relevant and an excellent way for me to look at some situations I have been in recently.
Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

You are such an inspirational person Polly! I love everything you share with us – such a joy to have your daily input in my inbox! X x x

Thank you for sharing this.
Strange, nothing surprising here.
You are who you are.

Oh so beautiful! I keep coming back to look at the paintings again.

I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! You are letting your light shine.

Polly! I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

You share so freely, with so so so much love and joy and an open-open-heart…

I am so grateful for your generous sharing of ideas across so many different fields! Your colorful art, your beautiful photography, your tasty looking and well presented dishes, your uplifting ideas, your insightful book reviews, and your wonderful healing work! You truly are a polymath!! I so look forward to your daily offerings and rejoice in them all.

What a stunning place! It is just a slice of heaven. Thank you for sharing its beauty.

Love this– actually so “timely” for what I have been thinking about lately.

This is so well thought out and written. Thank you for this compelling essay. I agree with you on all points, Polly.

Polly this is absolutely exquisite and so inspiring. I will refer to it often.

With its awesome art, recipes, book reviews, and really excellent writing, this blog is the perfect corner of the internet.

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You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

I enjoy your blog so much. But today you are on top. Every thought you expressed so lovingly…. some very funny but always with love. Thank you for all you bring to so many .

Thank you Polly, for saying what needs to be said.

I always appreciate your reviews. Our fave film in 2019 was The Green Book – which we watched following your recommendation.

Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. I find it very inspiring!

Just beautiful, Polly. So honest and uplifting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the helpful ones of others.

WOW! Polly! Some truly marvelous work there!!!

Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive!

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. Such a rich feast!

A powerful message. Thank you for getting it out there.

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

You are such an inspiring person, Polly, and I love the variety of your activities you share with us all! Thank you so much.

Thank you for this….I absolutely love reading it!

Beautiful photos. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. Thanks, I needed that!

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world.
You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

Thank you for this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

Well done Polly, I love your book reviews! Please carry on the good work of guiding our book choices.

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thanks, Polly!

This is absolutely magnificent. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this.

Your site is bolstering my creative thoughts. I need to put them into action.

This is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you, Polly!!

Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

I really enjoy reading your blog – but I have to say that your monthly ‘Bits and Clips’ posts and your ‘Grace Notes’ posts are my favorite :)

Thanks, Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim…

I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. Very clear.

Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

These are awesome. You have such a gift for photography…and for pastels…and for cooking…and for finding interesting books…and, and, and. Where does it end?

I am simply amazed at the wealth of beauty, soul, and experience. Love it. Love you! Thank You for sharing your innermost so openly.

Thankful every morning to see another treasure from you in my emails !

What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you for these great ideas!

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Love the poem so so much and the first painting with the trees is INCREDIBLE!!

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing….

Thank you so much for this thoughtful, informative and articulate book review, Polly!

Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

I loved this book, Polly. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

You are … just plain wonderful, Polly! Your blog is bursting with poetry, art, writings, love of God, family, friends, all things great and wonderful and good!

All of your work is eye and mind popping. I love it!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

Perspective is everything – and choosing a liberating one blesses everyone, as you point out!

You have a great eye for beauty Polly. I love your blog.

Amazing, Polly! A wonderful example of seeing the possibilities…creativity at its best.

Wow. Yes, quite something to contemplate. Thank you, Polly!!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

I love your swirling universes, the spirals that draw one in and introduce us to ourselves.

I enjoy your strong, bold artwork– there is so much going on in them that my imagination takes off. I really appreciate your blog. It brings joy every day.

Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

Graciously and lovingly spoken, like a true friend to all. Thank you for your blog Polly.

Thank you! I enjoy reading your notes from the Bible Lesson. Your interpretation is helpful for my thought and I’m sure many others.

The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here…. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing?

Thank you for the insight. Especially separating church from a building or denomination. The passion and joy of color in your paintings is marvelous.

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

Let’s all have a productive day and be joyful!

You are my favorite artist. I just have to say it. Your paintings make me so happy.

This couldn’t possibly be more perfect, – so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. Thank you for your a beautiful heart and generous giving of it!!

Once again, you have come through for us with such clear and coherent thinking and put into words the feelings in our hearts.

You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum!

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

Your food is presented in such an artistic way that it looks beautiful, wholesome and totally delicious!!

You capture so vividly the beauty of nature. Thank you for bringing such beauty into my every day.

Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically.

Neat! Love the black and white contrasts enhanced by the light.

Thank you for this. Read it. Gave me hope. Going through an “unsure” time. Thank you for these words of strength, hope, and faith.

Your abstracts are interesting and you have a unique style that is all your own. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! I see joy and love expressed.

What a delight to experience the beauty of nature you shared of your slice of the world through these beautiful photos.

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Thank you!

Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful.

Thanks for the nudge!

You continue to inspire, impress, and
amaze me, Polly.

Lovely Polly! You are an inspiration! I am so happy to have your blog in my life!

You show us how God’s love shines in all things. You are a blessing!

Polly, you have such a great feel for things. I will enjoy you forever.

I just want to say that I have really been enjoying your blog! It gives me hope for the world…

I appreciate your blog. It’s a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking!

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

This is such a beautiful and loving blog and feels much like your amazing dynamic spiritual art. You are proving and sharing truth in a precious, creative, encouraging, and heartfelt way. You inspire me!

Grace is a beautiful quality and you exude it in spades – thanks so much for all you do and are! You are a treasure!

This blog is simultaneously simple and profound– a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light.

I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

Love the photos, as usual. You are a Creative Genius, Polly.

Love your blog’s colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. Easy to see why you are much loved. Thank you.

When you get famous, I need to be the president of your fan club.

The phrase ‘divine choreography’ is resonating with me. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all.

This is a fantastic article Polly…so much in it, I know I’ll have to re read it at least twice more!

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

I so enjoyed your trip blog. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day.

I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing.

You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

It’s a rare inspiration that can uncover an aching joy — but those poems do that. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog.

I feel such gratitude for the beautiful way in which you express God. Thanks for blessing my life and being such a shining light in the world!

Thank you for sharing the joy of your trip with us. I feel blessed this morning to know you in all the ways you reveal good and magnify it.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me.

Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation.

I must find the higher spiritual path that nature often helps me see. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. Thank you!

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

Thank you for using this platform to share these references for listening & learning. Now the work required to make a lasting change is up to each of us! ❤️

I salute you! And I sure do thank you for inspiring me to greater efforts along all lines of life!

Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Thanks for keeping that idea alive.

Love all you do and express. You’re an amazing role model!!

That definitely sounds like a book I’d like to read! Thanks Polly!

You are such a gem Polly- it is an incredible blessing to daily read your blog!

Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul.

Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

Providing us with wonderful refreshment, enlightenment, peace, encouragement, joy,
and a whole lot more. Thanks, Polly!

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature!

Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly.

I love your Blog, Polly!! Therefore, I love you! Your art, your poetry, your philosophy, your religion, your book reviews, your photography, your … husband!

Polly, thanks for “amplifying good”. That’s what you really do!

Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. Very clear truths. Thank you. Your vibrant art work is superb.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

Quite unforgettable. You truly have a way with words:warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more.

I LOVE YOU!!

You amuse-inspire-edify-entertain-inform-uplift-enhance-educate-color!-…my days!

Absolutely stunning, Polly. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours.

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today.

That’s all very helpful for me today, Polly. Thanks for going deep on this. I’m sharing your joy in our Source.

Wish I had gotten this message 75 years ago. It makes so much sense and would have saved me a lot of self criticism. I love your blog.

This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Thank you so much! ❤️

Magnificent poem. How blest you are to be a poet, photographer, artist, metaphysician, all wrapped up into One.

The colors are exquisite!!! Thanks for bringing so much beauty into our lives.

Yummy and beautiful! I love all the colors and this food looks amazing! The plates too!

Polly your blog is simply a marvelously enriching, thought provoking part of the daily wonders of life! I give thanks for you and the blog!

Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.

I have just started this book and am really loving it! Thank you so much for recommending it.

Polly….I’m happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration! I love reading your blog with it’s many insights.

I’m new to your site and I love today’s post about being grateful!

These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful!

Thank you for all the inspiration you share so generously. I am deeply grateful!

These thoughts you shared are a keeper for me to revisit when in need. You are a blessing to many!

Thank you so much for your fantastic, soulful images– your photos really capture the love, joy, camaraderie, power, and intensity of the present moment.

You brighten my life with your thoughts, views, words, pictures….

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

I love your blog! I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. I’ve also spent time studying your paintings. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Thank you!!

Thank you for sharing such a personal, and at the same time, universal, love of beauty.

I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable.

Way to go on your artistic journey. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you.

This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. Not easy to do!

Oh how I love this! Thank you, thank you!

I can’t tell you how helpful this has been to me today. I must’ve read it half a dozen times or more. It’s helping me with a great challenge. Thank you!

I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed

What a fine piece! You certainly are a shining example….[it] was uplifting and instructive.

Thank you for revealing this idea you’ve been following. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulder–it feels light and right and fun.

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

Helen Frankenthaler’s works were interesting, but I like your abstracts better.

Thank you Polly for sharing those wise words! I heartily agree with them all now I have a bigger perspective on life.

Thank you for your ultra positive, upbeat, cheering and cheerful expressions in so many forms. What great seeds to sow in world thought!

Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. Thank you for sharing.

Polly, please keep sharing these pages! I love seeing them. You inspired me to do the same thing.

Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world.

Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness.

I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

Polly, I am absolutely amazed. My mouth was watering! I’ll be thinking about it all night…and tomorrow we will break out the paints!

Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package.
Thank you, Polly.

I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting.Your talent is incredible!!!

Absolutely beautiful!!! I love these particular colors together and the different styles and techniques really give it a lot of depth and texture. Brilliant!!!!

Synesthesia! I can taste the yellows and hear the oranges! A feast to the senses! Brava talented Polly

This blog is a daily dose from an spiritually-oriented, artist, thinker, sage.

Thank you Polly!! This has needed to be said for a while!

Hi Polly, loved this poem. It radiates hope and feeling of calmness. I am glad I came across these beautiful words. Keep posting similar reads and spreading positivity.

I’m grateful for you opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us.

Outstanding message! And a sure “wake-up” call for me regarding mortal decline. I’m off on a refreshing direction. Thanks, Polly.

I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and I’m finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. I love it!

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

This poem is what I needed to further focus on moving out of the fear of COVID.❤️

Thank you for introducing me to wonderful, amazing authors.
Love the pictures of your elegant flowers.

I love that you live such an active life, have so many interests, and share your insights with me. Your blog is like a conversation with a dear friend.

I think one reason I enjoy your blog is that you Stand Forth In All Your God-given Glory, expressing everything Good!

I LOVE THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love your blog. Today’s was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time.

Well Done! This is such a wonderful venture. Your work is just extraordinary!

Thank you Polly–you are always such a clear thinker and always willing to share your God-given gifts.

Yes, lots of good flavor triggers in there. I printed it out and will try it. Thanks so much!

Your blog is uplifting and enlightening, and seems to speak to me just when I need it most.

What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world!

I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!!

I just had to comment on today’s blog. I LOVED it! I have had similar thoughts for some time.

Thank you for bringing your hydrangeas into my home via the internet. Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL.

Every day I look forward to your blog. It’s encouraging me to find ways to express what God reveals in me.

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

Oh yum, Polly… These gorgeous photos made my mouth water and my eyes pop!

What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart!

Excellent. Thank you for sharing this welcome thought to redirect today’s thinking.
I am grateful for this blog.

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing…. like a bird, natural and beautiful, just singing out truth in her special song on a fine winter morning.

Polly, I’m grateful for you, your prayerful work, your blog, your art, photos, words and colors.

Deep and encompassing. Passionate and motherly. Loving and expansive. The photos speak volumes too…and I see the connections with the poem perfectly.

Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness.

I’m so grateful for all you share with us.

Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Now it is a legitimate activity in my life and I am enjoying it immensely!

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning… I look forward to your blogs.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

What a breath of fresh air!! Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!!

The Spirit at work is so well described here. In between the lines I read that
our only true peace is in pleasing Our Creator! Thank you deeply, Polly!

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

You are an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many others. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good!

Thank you, Polly, for bringing clarity to the stressful events we’re experiencing. Your insights are thought-provoking and inspirational. I’m very thankful for your blog.

I have so enjoyed your recent posts– about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork– so many wonderful expressions of Spirit.

I appreciate the joy, inspiration, and great information you provide us in your blogs.

Thank you so.much, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

Love your pastels!

I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing.

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

I’m so grateful to be able to enjoy all you so generously share on your blog, the colorful photos, the recipes, the art works, the insights, the book reviews and so much more!

Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty — oh wow. Love opening your blog each day — it is a treat that I save sometimes.

Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!!

Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miracles I am given.

You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions.

Polly, I love your poem “you were never unwanted”. This poem really hit home. Thank you for your words of wisdom

Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good– truth, health and happiness– including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world.

I am one of your readers who definitely looks forward to a positive message from you every morning. You grow people.

I love the photos – such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season.

Thank you very much, Polly. You are a bright light!

I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Many thanks…

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

I love your website, messages, poems and art. Thank you for the blessing of community that you provide.

Wow! What a stunning collection of gorgeous images and though-provoking quotes. They made my day.

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

Thank you for focusing in on and capturing the little things we so often pass by and/or take for granted.

Yes indeed! You are a shining light and you are definitely using all your wonderful talents

Wow!! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you!

Polly, your wonderful blog is doing more than its bit in this dreadful time. Thanks, and keep on keeping on!

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog.

Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to God’s goodness expressed. Thank you for your blog.

Beautiful photos! All that color, texture & gorgeous pattern….

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

Love your blog. Today’s is dynamite and very helpful to viewing our role as individuals at this time.

Polly, I needed you today and there you were and it was enough. Thank you for being a motivator.

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

I just love your photos, Polly. Whether it’s food or art or nature . . . They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life !

I get so happy when I see your paintings. I really do. They bring me such joy. I feel your heart when I see them.

The last day of the month on your blog is always a BIG treat . . . This morning I went from fasting to feasting . . .

Thank you sincerely for your joyful out-pouring of love, light, color, comforting, inspiring words…

Gorgeous new work. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette.

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Polly, what amazing and timely insight in these wise words! Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Doing it again this year too!

Wow! Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine!

Oh my goodness Polly, this is absolutely magnificent and reaches so far deep into my soul.

Polly, your reflection of Soul’s endless creativity is truly wonderful! Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly!

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

This is one of the BEST explanations of one’s understanding of God I have seen in a long time. The image paired with the text was spot on!

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

Excellent post, dear Polly! Thanks!! There is lots that I relate to in your comments!

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source.

Just a wonderland of possibilities and ideas and the materials to explore and discover. What a beautiful, exciting place! I’ve taken all this glory into my heart today and am grateful for it.

Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Every day I look for the interesting ideas you amplify and the lovely arts you share with us. I am never disappointed.

Polly, you are a whiz at living life the way it’s meant to be. I’m fascinated by all you do!

I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap.

We are so blessed with your access to nature and your talent to communicate visually….

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

I’ve just finished this book and I loved it! Thanks for recommending it.

So beautiful and I have shared it with so many others. Thank you!

Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take – photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces!

This blog is so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. I feel like an armchair adventurer…

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