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MassHOPE Homeschooling Conference

June 9, 2015April 24, 2010 by Polly Castor

So I’ve just returned home after two days at the MassHOPE homeschooling conference. Above is what I bought – more than nothing, but so much less than usual! All of it is for my youngest daughter, except the phenomenally large Chinese brushes which are for me! At the top left are new and used copies … Read more

Photos of Our Weeping Cherry Tree

January 17, 2014April 23, 2010 by Polly Castor

Enjoy this year’s photos of our weeping cherry tree which was a housewarming present from my parents eighteen years ago… The goldfinches are particularly wonderful perching in it, and it is strikingly different in varying light.

Book Review: Blue Planet Run

June 9, 2015April 22, 2010 by Polly Castor

Happy Earth Day! I give this important book a resounding five stars! My thirteen year old daughter is doing her science fair project on the water crisis; we’ve looked at and/or read most of what is currently published out there on the subject and this is our favorite! (The sticky tabs are facts for my … Read more

My New Painting: Abstracted Person Playing

May 12, 2015April 21, 2010 by Polly Castor

God wrenched me out of bed early this morning to paint this abstract of a person playing. The painting is 24” x 30”.

Two New Handmade Bowls

January 17, 2014April 20, 2010 by Polly Castor

I’m especially pleased with the carved one, which I painted with under-glaze when wet, carved, and then after it was fired, coated with a clear glaze before it was fired again.

Homeschooling Plans for Next Year

June 9, 2015April 19, 2010 by Polly Castor

I am writing this post in anticipation of going to the MassHOPE homeschooling convention (see here) this coming Friday and Saturday. 10732

Movie Review: Seraphine

May 12, 2015April 18, 2010 by Polly Castor

This is a fascinating story of a real woman artist in the early 20th century. A religious cleaning woman, she was told to paint by the angels. She assiduously collected and ground her own pigments, painting at night after very hard days scrubbing; she was discovered by an avant garde art critic that she cleaned … Read more

Today’s Photos of Verdant Spring Green After Rain

January 17, 2014April 17, 2010 by Polly Castor

The bright side of going off on a wild goose chase today was seeing all this incredible new green, all the more vibrant because it was wet!

Book Review: Madeleine L’Engle (Herself)

May 12, 2015April 16, 2010 by Polly Castor

I loved this book and give it five stars. It struck me on many levels as it discusses the spirituality of creativity and making art, as well as techniques on writing better and enjoying reading more.

Nineteenth Page Done in My New Box-A-Day Art Journal

January 16, 2014April 15, 2010 by Polly Castor

This page represents April 4, 2010 to April 15, 2010.

See close-ups of recent entries below.

Enjoy!

Book Review: Deep Blue Sea For Beginners

January 16, 2014April 14, 2010 by Polly Castor

This book was a bit flat and I only give it three stars. A librarian highly recommended it to me as an “engrossing emotional saga,” and I only blog about it now to have you save your time and read something else.

Photos of Magnolias

January 16, 2014April 13, 2010 by Polly Castor

I love the supple magnolia petals, so soft, perishable and fragrant, both pale and bright. I used to climb blooming magnolia trees as a child and their undulating forms often show up in my drawing and painting.

I’m in This Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

June 9, 2015April 12, 2010 by Polly Castor

I was pleased that my two paintings got great placement at this show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. You can see my above two paintings closer up by clicking here and by clicking here on this blog. As the first photo shows below, these paintings of mine are placed in the cameo spot where … Read more

Move Review: FLOW (For Love Of Water)

January 16, 2014April 11, 2010 by Polly Castor

This is a film that everyone should see, and is on par with seeing the movie Food, Inc. This is a well done film on what will prove to be the most important issue for the 21st century: potable water.

The Optimist’s Creed

May 12, 2015April 10, 2010 by Polly Castor

The Optimist’s Creed was authored in 1912 by Christian D. Larson. It was adopted as Optimist International’s creed in 1922. As an eternal optimist myself, I think it is a wonderful statement that the world could do better heeding.

Photos of Forsythia

January 16, 2014April 9, 2010 by Polly Castor

Forsythia is such a yummy daffodil color spraying in big early splotches.

So gay and welcome in early spring!

New Painting: Awakening

May 12, 2015April 8, 2010 by Polly Castor

This is the new large painting I finished today. It is done in acrylic on a 28 x 36 inch stretched canvas. Enjoy!

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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!

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

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…

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

I 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!!

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.

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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.

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

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!!

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

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 .

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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 !

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 your commitment to reality and our true nature!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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.

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

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 really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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.

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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 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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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 terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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, 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.

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

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

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.

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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!

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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