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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.

Perfect Potato Hash (Home Fries Recipe)

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Polly Castor
Perfect Potato Hash recipe

Have you been wanting the perfect potato hash or home fries? Look no further, this is how to make them.

Categories Food Tags Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegan, vegetarian, Whole30 2 Comments

Unlikely but Wonderful (New Poem by Polly Castor)

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 by Polly Castor
Unlikely but Wonderful Poem

Life on earth is a huge leap of unlikely wonder.

Categories Photography, Poetry Tags creatures, gratitude, Mindfulness, Nature, Poetry by me, Science 6 Comments

My Birthday 2021

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Polly Castor

These ongoing trips around the sun are such a privilege. Thank you for traveling with me!

Categories Books, Hope, Ideas Tags Family, Special Occasions 13 Comments

Recent Pages in my Bible Lesson Study Journal

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 by Polly Castor
Bible Lesson Study Journal pages

Studying the Bible Lesson carefully, and putting it in my own words, helps me more effectively put it into action.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Bible Lesson Jourmal 2 Comments

Winter Quote from Katherine May with Orchid Photos from Our Window

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by Polly Castor
Winter Katherine May Quote

Winter is not the death of the life cycle, but its crucible.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags Flowers, Winter 5 Comments

Untamed (Book Review)

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Polly Castor
Untamed Book Review

This book is about becoming who you are as opposed to who the world has told you to be.

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, authenticity, book review, life lessons, non-fiction, parenting 2 Comments

Two New Impressionist Paintings in Pastel

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Polly Castor
Painting Flowers on a Snow Day by Polly Castor

Here are the two impressionistic paintings I painted this week.

Categories Art Tags Flowers, pastel, representational paintings, Sunsets 2 Comments

Vegan Split Pea Soup (recipe)

February 6, 2021February 3, 2021 by Polly Castor
Vegan Split Pea Soup Recipe

The zucchini and rutabaga combination with the split pea, creates a hearty, thick, satisfying soup with plenty of comfort food flavor.

Categories Food Tags Recipes, soup, Vegan, vegetarian, Whole30 Leave a comment

Leadership and Management Advice (from S’zanne Reynolds’ Dad)

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Polly Castor
Leadership and Management Advice

Here are some great tips pulled together by an appreciative daughter.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags advice, life lessons, trust, Virtue 1 Comment

The Vanishing Half (Book Review)

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Polly Castor
The Vanishing Half Book Review

The story explores the concept of identity, through all its characters, but predominantly via twins, which separate, one living as black and the other “passing” as white.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, book review, Fiction 2 Comments

Bits and Clips for January 2021

January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for January 2021

I hope you find these links, photos, paintings, and memes worthwhile too.

Categories Ideas Tags Art by Others, Bits and Clips, Memes Leave a comment

Asian Shrimp Veggie Bowl (Recipe)

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Polly Castor
Asian Shrimp Veggie Bowl Recipe

This is light and fresh, similar to Pho, but cleaned up with shrimp as protein, all veggies instead of noodles, and no bogus ingredients.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, seafood, Whole30 1 Comment

Four Small Works from January

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Polly Castor
Small Works from January

If you are too busy to paint, keep painting, just go smaller. Here are some recent examples of that from this month.

Categories Art Tags Artist Journals, creativity, Paintings 5 Comments

Photos from January Walks 2021

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Polly Castor
Photos of Huntington State Park January 2021

Here’s what I had fun paying attention to on my chilly walks this month.

Categories Photography Tags Mindfulness, Nature, snow, water photography, Winter 6 Comments

Landscape Painting Inside and Out (Book Review)

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Polly Castor
Landscape Painting Inside and Out Book Review

I took copious notes from this thorough book and have copied them down here, both for my reference and yours.

Categories Art, Books Tags 5 Star Books, Art Books, Book Reviews, non-fiction 1 Comment

You are Not Responsible (New Poem by Polly Castor)

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Polly Castor
You are Not Responsible, poem by Polly Castor

It bears repeating, you are not responsible.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags God, life lessons, Mindfulness, Nature, Poetry by me, Relationship with God, Release 7 Comments

God Takes Care of the Details Too (Deep Think #15)

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Polly Castor
God Takes Care of the Details Too

Nothing is too small for God to affect, and no person or situation is ever separate from God’s intimately close, attentive care.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Essay, God, life lessons, Mindfulness, Relationship with God 9 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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 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 .

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

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

Thank you for 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.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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!

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

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 !

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

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 !

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Love your pastels!

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

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!

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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!!

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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 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!

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

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

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.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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?

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

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

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!

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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 such a personal, and at the same time, universal, love of beauty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh how I love this! Thank you, 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.

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

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

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!

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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!

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I 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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I 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.

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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.

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

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