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Month: August 2015

Juniata Freshman Dorm Drop Off

August 31, 2015 by Polly Castor
Juniata freshman dorm drop off

We got up early and drove through the beautiful morning mist to the Juniata campus. It is the first time my husband has seen it.

Categories Hope, Photography Tags College, Family, parenting, Release 2 Comments

Getting Ready and on Our Way to College

October 1, 2015August 30, 2015 by Polly Castor

We’ve been scrambling around running errands to get our daughter set to go off to college. She did a Target run, bought a new apple laptop with a protective black case, and got her first debit card.

Categories Photography Tags College, Family, parenting, Release, Sunsets 4 Comments

Bits and Clips for July and August 2015

August 29, 2015 by Polly Castor

I’m putting in this one post the articles, podcasts, videos, and ideas I enjoyed from the internet from over the summer.

Categories Ideas Tags Bits and Clips Leave a comment

Laura’s Artwork from the Epic Graduation Trip

October 1, 2015August 28, 2015 by Polly Castor

Here are the paintings our our youngest daughter did on our recent trip. The one above is an oil painting of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, the first one below is…

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Family 2 Comments

We’re Home!

August 27, 2015 by Polly Castor

Oh my! We’re home!

It feels odd to be back after being gone so long. The garden, which was in its early stages when we left, is bursting with produce.

Categories Photography Tags Family, Gardening, Summer 1 Comment

Other Vermont Photos

August 26, 2015 by Polly Castor

We had a great time in Vermont for our reunion with the Castor side of the family, as I shared in the last two posts. Here are the photos I took during this visit that were not photos of family…

Categories Photography Tags Summer, Travel 3 Comments

Our 18 Month Old Grand Nephew

August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 by Polly Castor

It was especially great seeing my nephew’s young family at Castorama. His wife is lovely, and their son, who has grown up a lot since we saw him last summer, is a joy to be around.

Categories Photography Tags Family 2 Comments

Castorama in Vermont

October 1, 2015August 24, 2015 by Polly Castor

My sisters and our families have rented a house for a few days in Vermont for a little family reunion tradition my mother dubbed “Castorama” many years ago.

Categories Photography Tags Family, Fun, Travel 2 Comments

Our Trip’s Last Campsite with Portraits at Sunset

October 1, 2015August 23, 2015 by Polly Castor
Portraits at Sunset

This was our fabulous last campsite of the trip directly on the north shore of Lake Superior, in the Rainbow Falls campground near Rossport. This spot was amazingly lovely, although close enough to the highway to hear it.

Categories Photography Tags Family, parenting, Sunsets, Travel 2 Comments

Rocks Along Northern Shore of Lake Superior

August 22, 2015 by Polly Castor
Rocks Northern Shore of Lake Superior

We had fun playing with the rocks along the northern shore of Lake Superior. The colors of the rocks are very different when wet, vivid in (or just plucked out) of the exceptionably clear, cold water. I enjoyed the lichen as well.

Categories Photography Tags rocks 1 Comment

Haiku Across Canada

October 1, 2015August 21, 2015 by Polly Castor
Haiku about Canada

I wrote these haiku while driving across Canada:

Categories Photography, Poetry Tags Poetry by me, Travel 1 Comment

Athabaska Falls

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 by Polly Castor
Photos of Athabaska Falls

On our way out of the Canadian Rockies, we visited Athabaskan Falls. The stairs set into the rock the water had carved were almost as cool as the waterfall! We are now heading east across Canada home…

Categories Photography Tags Travel, water photography 2 Comments

Photos of Our Youngest Daughter in the Canadian Rockies

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 by Polly Castor

It may seem like the purpose of this trip was mostly about spending quality time with our youngest daughter at this special transition time in her life between high school and college.

Categories Photography Tags Family, parenting, Travel 1 Comment

Photos from Jasper

August 18, 2015 by Polly Castor
Photos from Jasper

We loved our time here, and it was bittersweet because this awesome trip was starting to wind to a close.

Categories Photography Tags Art by Others, Fun, Nature, Summer, Travel 1 Comment

A Recent Burn

August 17, 2015 by Polly Castor
Recent burn, Jasper forest fire

In Jasper, we were in an area where a forest fire had been raging only a week before. The devastation was very impressive, and you could still smell latent smoke tinged with the scent of pine needles.

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Close Up Water Photos in the Canadian Rockies

August 16, 2015 by Polly Castor
water photography, reflections in water

I came here for mountains, but my new appreciation is for the water in all its variations. The remarkable pool color water comes from silt they cal “mountain flour” which changes how light refracts off of it, creating every hue from celadon and emerald, with a lot of turquoise and teal in between.

Categories Photography Tags reflections, water photography 3 Comments

Amazing Rainbow in Jasper

August 15, 2015 by Polly Castor
rainbow photos, close-up rainbow, double rainbow, quad rainbow

We saw this amazing this amazing rainbow in Jasper, arguably either a double or a quad, because the lower one had repeating rainbows in it, which I had never seen before…

Categories Hope, Photography, Spirituality Tags Bible, life lessons, Nature, Release 1 Comment
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Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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…

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

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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.

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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!

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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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 . . .

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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!

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Love your pastels!

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

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.

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.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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!

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!

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

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!!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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 :)

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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…

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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