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Month: April 2020

Bits and Clips for April 2020

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for April 2020

I hope in these links, photos, paintings, and memes you find something interesting, educational, inspiring, thought provoking, beautiful, challenging or fun…

Categories Ideas Tags Bits and Clips 3 Comments

Health is a Constant (new Poem by Polly Castor)

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Polly Castor
Health is Constant (New Poem by Polly Castor)

We act like health can be thwarted, like it is a variable, vulnerable, and quixotic. But no, it is a constant.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Poetry, Spirituality Tags life lessons, Poetry by me, Relationship to God, Spiritual Healing 1 Comment

Transfiguration (New Bible Story Painting)

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Polly Castor
Transfiguration (bible story painting) by Polly Castor

Here is an abstracted depiction of the Transfiguration as related in Matthew chapter 17.

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Acrylic Paintings, Bible, Christ, creativity, Jesus 2 Comments

Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms (Recipe)

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by Polly Castor
Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms recipe

Looking to change it up? These delicious, easy to make, healthy bites are fun, and with no cheese and no gluten, they are guilt free.

Categories Food Tags Recipes, seafood, Whole30 2 Comments

Spiritual Thoughts About Money and Supply (Deep Think #10)

November 2, 2020April 26, 2020 by Polly Castor
Spiritual Thoughts on Money and Supply (Deep Think)

Let’s look at the divine source of supply ever acting during this unusual time.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Spirituality Tags abundance, advice, Bible, Christian, Christian Science, Deep Think, life lessons, Mary Baker Eddy, peace, Relationship with God, Release 9 Comments

So Big (Book Review of 1924 Pulitzer Prize Winner)

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Polly Castor
So Big book Review

Please read this forgotten gem. This unassuming book has a universal, timeless quality that I absolutely loved.

Categories Books, Hope Tags 5 Star Books, authenticity, Book Reviews, Fiction 6 Comments

Creativity and Spirituality are Interconnected (Quote by Julia Cameron)

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Polly Castor
Creativity and spirituality are interconnected (quote by Julia Cameron)

God is the Great Artist. We are creations and we are intended, in turn, to be creative ourselves.

Categories Art, Ideas, Spirituality Tags authenticity, creativity, life lessons, Quotes, Relationship with God 1 Comment

Lemon Dijon Halibut (Recipe)

April 23, 2020 by Polly Castor
Lemon Dijon Halibut recipe

This recipe is quick, delicious, healthy, and good enough for company, while easy enough for a weeknight.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, seafood, Whole30 3 Comments

Emergent (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting for Earth Day)

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Polly Castor
Emergent (acrylic) by Polly Castor

Beyond the stage of meek cotyledons, but not quite yet unfurling, I too am at that point of potential energy, with growth recently begun, while no where close to finishing.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, metaphor, Nature Leave a comment

Undergrowth Now Green, but Trees Not Yet (Photos)

April 21, 2020 by Polly Castor
Undergrowth greening, trees not quite yet photos

It is a brief window of time when the ground greens but the trees haven’t yet. I’ve captured that here for you.

Categories Photography Tags Connecticut, Mindfulness, Nature, spring 2 Comments

The Golden Wolf Saga (Book Reviews)

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Polly Castor
Golden Wolf Saga book review

Good enough to read 1350 pages, this historical fiction of the unification of Norway, is epic in many ways.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Book Reviews Leave a comment

A Song for the “Great Pause” (CS Hymn #332)

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by Polly Castor
Subliminal Questions (monoprint) by Polly Castor

Let’s turn to God at this time of stillness.

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Christian, Christian Science, God 1 Comment

Your Whole Life is a Curriculum of Love (Jack Kornfield Quote)

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by Polly Castor
Your life is a curriculum of love Jack Kornfield quote

Love is a sacred wellspring that never runs out.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags happiness, life lessons, Nature, Quotes, Relationship with God 4 Comments

Messiah (Movie Review)

April 17, 2020 by Polly Castor
Messiah (movie review)

Watch this, feeling, discerning, and asking questions all the while. I give this provocative show five stars.

Categories Movies, Spirituality Tags 5 Star Movies, God, movie review 4 Comments

Metamorphosis (New Poem by Polly Castor)

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by Polly Castor
Metamorphosis poem by Polly Castor

Us caterpillars went about our days doing our usual things thinking it all important…

Categories Hope, Poetry Tags life lessons, peace, Poetry by me, reformation, Release, Spiritual Healing, trust 7 Comments

Sweet Potato Bean Burgers with Yogurt Sauce (Recipe)

April 15, 2020 by Polly Castor
Sweet Potato Bean Burgers with Yogurt sauce Recipe

These are yummy, easy, nutritious, and filling.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian 3 Comments

Grace Notes #26

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by Polly Castor
Grace Notes #26

I am furthering my ongoing goal of appreciating such a continuous, overflowing abundance of random good.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags grace notes 2 Comments
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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and a whole lot more. Thanks, Polly!

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Strange, nothing surprising here.
You are who you are.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

Thanks for the nudge!

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amaze me, Polly.

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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!

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

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

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

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Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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.

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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!

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

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!

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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!!

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 :)

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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 .

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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