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Year: 2024

London Photos (Borough Market)

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Polly Castor
Borough Mark London photos

I also took a side trip to an art store established in 1855.

Categories Food, Photography Tags food photography, Travel 1 Comment

London Photos (Travel, Architecture, Friends and Family)

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Polly Castor

We are spending three days in London before renting a car and heading to more remote hiking in northern England.

Categories Photography Tags Architecture, community, gratitude, Travel 3 Comments

Recent Black and White Photos

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 by Polly Castor
Monhegan Black and White Photography

Within the format of each rectangle is a little world contained unto itself, isolated for examination.

Categories Photography Tags black & white photographs 2 Comments

Four Plein Air Paintings in Pastel from Monhegan 2024

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 by Polly Castor
four plein air pastels painted on Monhegan

I loved painting outside on Monhegan with friends.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Maine, Monhegan, pastel, plein air 3 Comments

Monhegan Island 2024 (Day 3 Through the Woods to Squeaker Cove)

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 by Polly Castor
Monhegan photos

It was fun to climb out on the rocks at Squeaker Cove!

Categories Photography Tags gratitude, Maine, Monhegan, rocks, Travel, Trees Leave a comment

Monhegan Island 2024 (Day 2: Hike and Museum Photos)

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 by Polly Castor
Monhegan photos

This museum show of women artists is particularly wonderful.

Categories Photography Tags Art by Others, gratitude, Maine, Monhegan, Travel 3 Comments

Monhegan Island 2024 (Photos Day 1)

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Polly Castor
Monhegan Island textures

I enjoy this yearly trip with plein air friends.

Categories Photography Tags community, Mane, Summer, Travel 3 Comments

Rembrant Landscape and Animal Drawings (Sketchbook Ideas #16)

September 12, 2024 by Polly Castor

Give yourself permission to get out there and give it a go.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Drawing, sketchbook ideas 1 Comment

i thank You God for this amazing (Poem by e.e. cummings)

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 by Polly Castor
Thank you God for this most amazing, poem by ee cummings

i thank You for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes…

Categories Poetry Tags God, gratitude, poetry by others 2 Comments

Recent Food Around Here (with Recipe Links)

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by Polly Castor
Recent food photography

Here are photos and recipe links to what we’ve been eating…

Categories Food Tags abundance, food photography, Recipes, Summer 2 Comments

I was the Fine Art Judge the Glastonbury Art Show

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 by Polly Castor
I was judge for the Glastonbury Art Show

I was an enjoyable privilege to judge his show.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Connecticut, judging 2 Comments

My Loyalty is to the Inner Vision (quote by Mary Oliver with comment by me)

September 8, 2024 by Polly Castor
Your loyalty is to the inner vision, Mary Oliver quote

Does focus on one’s inner vision compromise one’s outward life?

Categories Art, Ideas Tags creativity, happiness, Mindfulness, peace, Quotes, Release Leave a comment

Farmer’s Market Flowers and Produce Photos

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 by Polly Castor
Farmer's Market Flower and Produce photos

Eating and shopping local is best!

Categories Photography Tags Farmer's Market, Flowers, food photography 1 Comment

Think Again (Book Review)

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Polly Castor
Think Again (Book Review)

Getting yourself to “think again” is one thing, but getting someone else to do so can be quite another…

Categories Books, Ideas Tags 4 Star books, book review, non-fiction 2 Comments

Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (Late Summer 2024)

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Polly Castor
Hike photos Huntington State Park, Late summer 2024

We’ve had so much rain that many of the trails here are closed and washed away. The other result is that things are very GREEN!

Categories Photography Tags Connecticut, Huntington State Park, Nature, Summer, Trees 2 Comments

Seasonal Chop Chop (Recipe)

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by Polly Castor
Seasonal chop chop recipe

This is barely a recipe, merely something we like and often do. It is simple and delicious with fresh, seasonal veggies.

Categories Food Tags Salads, Side Dish, Vegan, vegetarian, Whole30 1 Comment

Grace Notes #55 (with Photos)

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 by Polly Castor
Grace Notes #55

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

Categories Ideas Tags grace notes, gratitude 1 Comment
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Reviews from Readers

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

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.

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

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

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!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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.

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

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

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 .

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!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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 this exercise in balance, Polly. Helps a lot!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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!!

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!!

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

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!

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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.

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for this….I absolutely love reading 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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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 !

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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.

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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 LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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!!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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