Bits and Clips for February 2020

February 29, 2020

Posted by Polly Castor on February 29, 2020 in Ideas

Bits and chips for February 2020

Bits and Clips is a monthly blog feature that shares the best that I read, saw, or heard on the internet in the past month. I hope you find something in these links and many memes that is thought provoking, inspirational, educational, funny, helpful, or interesting:

Art:

Listen: The Sound Of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago

Artist Only Draws the Light Cast on Women in These Stunning Charcoal and Pastel Portraits

Earth Harp: The man behind the unique instruments ‘epic’ sound

Piano concert by our church organist

Pilobolus – Shadowland

How One Artist Hacked Google Maps to Fake a Traffic Jam and Make of Point About the Flaws of Big Data

Thousands of life jackets worn by refugees attached to pillars at Minneapolis Institute of Art

Land Artist Surprises Beach Goers By Leaving Striking Stone Arrangements Along the Coast

James Taylor looks back, with favorite songs and old stories

How Ballerinas Of Color Are Changing The Palette Of Dance

Spirituality:

A new view of God and its effect on well-being by Phillip Hockley

Do You Feel Loved?

Photography:

Pictures After the Australian Bushfires

Vermont: Images of the Green Mountain State

Photos of an Endangered Everglades

Ideas:

How Self-Reflection Gives You a Happier and More Successful Life

The Electable Female Candidate

One Tiny Beautiful Thing

Mapped: Visualizing the True Size of Africa

The Republican Case for Elizabeth Warren

Why Do We Trap School Children Inside Four Walls to Learn?

Giving Children Vacations Instead of Toys Can Lead to Advanced Brain Development, Experts Suggest

Never Apologize for Being a Strong Woman

Media Bias Chart

Hard-Hitting Nature Valley Ad Shows The Terrifying Side Of Kids Addicted To Technology

Invoking his faith, an emotional Mitt Romney explains vote to convict Trump

Mitt Romney’s act of bravery changed nothing and changed everything

Me, my garbage cans, and the spinning of the globe

Books:

14 Writers Choose One Book That Gives Them Hope in a Dark Time

Food:

Air-Fried Beignets

Hope:

For the first time, flagship law journals at top U.S. law schools are all led by women

Maryland adds statues of freedom fighters Tubman and Douglass

California To Formally Apologize For Incarceration Of Japanese Americans

Peruvian indigenous group wins suit to block oil exploration in Amazonian region

Warren has revived her 2020 campaign and could be the nominee who unites the Democrats

Former U.S President Jimmy Carter Builds A Solar Farm To Power Half His Hometown.

Pope Francis homeless shelter is now Vatican Palace in Palazzo Migliori Rome

Buildings Made of “Moss-Growing Concrete” Could Remove More CO2 and Air Pollution than Thousands of Trees

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About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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Lilian Sly 1 year ago
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Dear Polly. You are a.ma.zing! Thank you.
Sue Krevitt 1 year ago
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OH!

OH!!

OHH!!!

I’ve just been to my new friend’s beautiful colorful LOVING home and she fed me a GLORIOUS FEAST of
IDEAS and Inspiration and Joyful Sharing and Caring!!!

Thank you, Polly!!!!

(Wow)
Deborah Quinn-Munson 1 year ago
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Just love your Bits and Clips!
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  Polly Castor 1 year ago
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  So glad!

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Thank you, Polly.

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

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

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AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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 :)

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

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!

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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…

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

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!

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

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

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.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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 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.

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

Polly Castor

Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art

Bits and Clips for February 2020

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