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Shell Seekers (Book Review)

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by Polly Castor

If you want to read something pleasant and absorbing, while mild and unthreatening, pick up this “oldie but goodie” for your August vacation. I’m glad I did.

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, Book Reviews, Fiction 4 Comments

More Commissioned Pottery Delivered

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 by Polly Castor
Handmade Sgrafitto Pottery by Polly Castor

I take commissions for my hand carved (sgrafitto method) pottery plates, and these are the ones I’ve recently delivered.

Categories Art Tags pottery 2 Comments

Is That a Dream or a Goal? (quote with Coneflower Photos)

August 6, 2018 by Polly Castor
Is That a Dream or a Goal? (Paul Levesque quote)

I’d never heard it said that way, but it stuck with me. So much so that I’ve said it to my kid now: ‘Is that a dream, or a goal?

Categories Ideas, Photography Tags advice, life lessons, Quotes Leave a comment

Won’t You Be My Neighbor (Movie Review)

August 5, 2018 by Polly Castor
Won't You Be My Neighbor (Movie Review)

I absolutely loved this movie and encourage you to see it. It is not often I would give a documentary 5 stars, but this one deserves that ranking 100%.

Categories Movies Tags 5 Star Movies, authenticity, movie review, Virtue 4 Comments

Two Delicious and Easy Appetizers

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018 by Polly Castor
Two Delicious and Easy Appetizers

Here are two simple ideas for crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Categories Food Tags vegetarian Leave a comment

Sometimes (New Poem by Polly Castor)

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 by Polly Castor
Sometimes Poem by Polly Castor

Sometimes you have to
do the unpopular thing
and disagree.

Categories Poetry Tags life lessons, Poetry by me 5 Comments

Starlit Lagoon (New Large Abstract Pastel by Polly Castor)

August 2, 2018 by Polly Castor
Starlit Lagoon (New Large Abstract Pastel by Polly Castor)

This painting of starlight reflected in the lagoon took longer to make than I thought it would, but it came out the way I hoped.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Paintings, pastel 3 Comments

Saguaro Photos

August 1, 2018 by Polly Castor
Saguaro Photos

I learned that saguaro is pronounced (Soo-Whar-o) and that they have to live to 100 years old before they can grow an arm.

Categories Photography Tags Nature, Summer, Travel 2 Comments

Bits and Clips for July 2018

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips for July 2018

I hope in the links and memes below you find something that informs, inspires, motivates, or entertains you.

Categories Ideas Tags Bits and Clips Leave a comment

Feel Something Larger (quote by Nando Parrado)

July 30, 2018 by Polly Castor
Feel Something Larger (quote by Nando Parrado)

I did not feel God as most people see Him. I did feel something larger than myself, something in the mountains and the glaciers and the glowing sky that, in rare moments, reassured me, and made me feel that the world was orderly and loving and good…

Categories Photography, Spirituality Tags God, Nature, Quotes 1 Comment

My Artwork and a Tasting Event at Loree’s Kitchen

August 1, 2018July 29, 2018 by Polly Castor
My Artwork and a Tasting Event at Loree's Kitchen

My art is on the wall in her establishment until mid September, so stop by if you can.

Categories Art, Food Tags Abstract Art, Art Shows, community, Fun, Gift Ideas, Restaurants 2 Comments

Opinions Enslave Us as Much as Fear

July 28, 2018 by Polly Castor

I’ve been on a journey of surrendering my opinions and my wants and needs in small ways and am finding that I basically don’t have a clue just how BIG God is and how much GOOD He has in store for me.

Categories Hope, Spirituality Tags life lessons, Quotes, Release 1 Comment

Other Sedona Photos

July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by Polly Castor

The guy at the visitor’s center made me promise not to hike in the afternoons because it was so blasted HOT, so that left a lot of time for wandering in galleries and stuffing my face.

Categories Photography Tags Featured Artists, Fun, Nature, Summer, Travel Leave a comment

Three New Abstract Landscape Compositions

July 26, 2018 by Polly Castor
Three new Abstract Landscape Compositions

I gave myself a themed exercise to paint three abstract landscapes with just the horizon line as the compositional element.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Acrylic Paintings, Collage 2 Comments

Yellow Sky (Sedona Sunset Photos)

July 25, 2018 by Polly Castor
Yellow Sky (Sedona Sunset Photos)

Nope, no photoshop here. This is the way it was.

Categories Photography Tags Nature, Summer, Sunsets, Travel 1 Comment

Vanity Plates (Photos)

July 24, 2018 by Polly Castor
Vanity Plates

What are some of the favorite ones you’ve seen?

Categories Photography Tags authenticity, creativity, Fun Leave a comment

Church is… (New Poem by Polly Castor)

November 30, 2018July 23, 2018 by Polly Castor
Church is (poem by Polly Castor)

Church is a framework for my week.
It gives structure to my days,
which would stretch forth
endlessly otherwise.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags Church, Poetry by me 6 Comments
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Thank you, Polly.

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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!

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

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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.

Thank you for introducing me to wonderful, amazing authors.
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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.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

I love your blog! 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!!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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.

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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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

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!

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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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.

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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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.

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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 .

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

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

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

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

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

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing…. like a bird, natural and beautiful, just singing out truth in her special song on a fine winter morning.

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

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.

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

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!

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?

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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