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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.

Tulip Photos

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 by Polly Castor
Tulip Photos

I rejoice every spring to see the tulips. They are one of my favorite flowers, so honestly vibrant and unabashed in the exuberance of their joy.

Categories Photography Tags Flowers, spring 2 Comments

Sweet Life in Paris (Book Review with Hot Chocolate Recipe)

May 9, 2017 by Polly Castor

Never having been to Paris, no other book I’ve ever read has made me feel more like I have.

Categories Books, Food Tags 4 Star books, advice, Book Reviews, Memoir, Restaurants Leave a comment

I’m in This Juried Show in Essex

May 8, 2017 by Polly Castor

My large monoprint collage Youth Symphony is in this juried show at the Essex Art Association from May 6- May 27. We had a great time at the opening on Friday night with both old friends and new.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Featured Artists Leave a comment

The Key to the Fourth Beatitude

May 7, 2017 by Polly Castor
The Key to the Fourth Beatitude

Be connected with your most fundamental yearning. Visualize righteousness as a force field: an energy-charged sphere of holy presence…

Categories Spirituality Tags Christian, Jesus, Quotes Leave a comment

Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (Crockpot Recipe)

May 6, 2017 by Polly Castor
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (Crockpot Recipe)

This flavor explosion is delicious, different, quick and easy, as well as nutritious and inexpensive.

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

I Gave a Talk on Abstraction to the Guilford Arts League

May 5, 2017 by Polly Castor
I Gave a Talk on Abstraction to the Guilford Arts League

Last night I gave a PowerPoint talk to the Guilford Arts League titled Abstraction: Between Realism and Non-Objective Art.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, authenticity, education, Fun, gratitude 2 Comments

Youth Symphony (New Monoprint Collage)

May 4, 2017 by Polly Castor
Youth Symphony (Monoprint Collage) by Polly Castor

The trombone and trumpets account for most of the exuberant blast in this piece, undergirded by the bubbly twitter of the violins and the lower foundation of the cellos, full of vibrato and resonance. The overall sound is one of great happiness and jubilation.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Collage, Monoprints 1 Comment

The Summer Before the War (book review)

May 3, 2017 by Polly Castor
Summer Before the War (book review)

It is a bittersweet–but more sweet than bitter– tale about (mostly) likable characters and the difficult times they find themselves in.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Book Reviews, Fiction 1 Comment

Light in the Heights (New Monoprint Collage)

May 3, 2017May 2, 2017 by Polly Castor
Light in the Heights (Monoprint Collage) by Polly Castor

This monoprint collage captures the dramatic light descending around one of those great peaks on the west coast against darker clouds and shadows.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Abstract Landscapes, Collage, Monoprints 1 Comment

Shells on Meigs Point (Photos from a Seaside Walk)

May 1, 2017 by Polly Castor
Shells on Meigs Point (Photos from a Seaside Walk)

In these photos, follow me on my walk, and as I tried to capture the magnitude of the quantities of shells I unexpectedly came across…

Categories Photography Tags Connecticut, rocks, spring Leave a comment

Bits and Clips for April 2017

April 30, 2017 by Polly Castor
bits and clips for April 2017

I hope you find something in the links below that is interesting, thought provoking, helpful, inspiring, fun, or enlightening

Categories Ideas Tags Bits and Clips 3 Comments

Christian Science Translates God

April 29, 2017 by Polly Castor
Christian Science Translates God to Mortals

It is the infinite calculus defining the line, plane, space, and fourth dimension of Spirit.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags Christian Science, God, Mary Baker Eddy, Quotes, Science Leave a comment

Cloud Atlas (Book Review)

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 by Polly Castor
Cloud Atlas (Book Review)

Wow. I give this stunning, thought provoking book, a rousing five stars. This is a most brilliant book, far different than anything else I have ever read. It is an ingenious interplay of subplots…

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, Book Reviews, Fiction 2 Comments

My One Woman Show at the Bethel Library Through May

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Polly Castor
One Woman Art Show at the Bethel Library

There are twenty paintings of mine hanging in total. I also have a display case full of my sgraffito carved pottery.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, abundance, Art Shows, Collage, gratitude, Monoprints, Paintings, pottery 5 Comments

Don’t Be Anything Less

April 26, 2017 by Polly Castor
How to Truly Belong

Find someone who sees everything you are and the potential of you.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags Autheniticty, happiness, life lessons, patience, Quotes, Virtue Leave a comment

Broccoli with Pralined Pistachios and Tahini Dressing (Recipe)

April 26, 2017April 25, 2017 by Polly Castor
Broccoli with Pralined Pistachios and Tahini Dressing (Recipe)

My husband likes steamed broccoli but I think it needs a little help. This dish we both liked, and you might was well.

Categories Food Tags Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan, vegetarian Leave a comment

Art Expo New York 2017

April 24, 2017 by Polly Castor
Art Expo New York 2017

James and I had a great time going into New York City for the Art Expo last Saturday.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows 2 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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.

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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 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 :)

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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 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!

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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.

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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

When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thanks, Polly!

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

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

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

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!

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!!

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

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

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 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.

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!

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

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 .

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

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

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

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 blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

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.

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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!

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.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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!

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

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! ❤️

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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.

This speaks to me. Love your work, 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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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 so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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