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Our Daughter’s Pottery Made at College

November 27, 2015 by Polly Castor

I know the kind of time and skill this array of pieces represents; the scope and quantity of her work in this wheel-throwing class in just a few short months is amazing.

Categories Art Tags College, Family, pottery 9 Comments

Thanksgiving 2015

November 27, 2015November 26, 2015 by Polly Castor
Thanksgiving 2015

Happy Thanksgiving! I sure am grateful for each and every one of you.

Categories Food, Photography Tags Family, Holiday, Special Occasions 1 Comment

Quotes from Spirituality of Gratitude

December 11, 2015November 25, 2015 by Polly Castor
Quotes from Spirituality of Gratitude

I found it enjoyable to consider the favorite topic of gratitude from another perspective.

Categories Books, Spirituality Tags Christian, gratitude, Quotes 1 Comment

Connecticut Pastel Society Renaissance Show 2015

November 24, 2015 by Polly Castor

Here are some photos I took at the opening of this fabulous pastel show put on by the Connecticut Pastel Society.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, pastel Leave a comment

30 Thanksgiving Vegetable Recipes for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Sides

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 by Polly Castor
Thanksgiving vegetable Recipes, Vegan Thanksgiving recipes, Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

Whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian, or just are looking for some vegetable side dishes, these recipes will make any Thanksgiving meal more delicious.

Categories Food, Ideas Tags Holiday, Recipes, Side Dishes, Special Occasions, Vegan, vegetarian 2 Comments

Rowayton Seaside Homes at Sunset

November 22, 2015 by Polly Castor
Rowayton seaside homes, Rowayton sunset

These homes, originally whaler’s homes from long ago, are fascinating in their many shapes and configurations.

Categories Photography Tags Architecture, Sunsets 2 Comments

Restaurant Review in Concord, Mass: Main Streets Market and Cafe

November 21, 2015 by Polly Castor
review Main Streets Market and Cafe

I wish we had this place where I live, and it is worth going out of your way for.

Categories Food Tags Restaurants Leave a comment

Gift Idea for Knitters: 750 Knitting Stitches

November 20, 2015 by Polly Castor
Gift idea for knitters, 750 Knitting stitches

If you know a knitter, or even a would-be knitter, this would make an awesome gift.

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, education, Gift Ideas, non-fiction Leave a comment

Featured Artist: Rick Stevens

November 19, 2015 by Polly Castor
Rick Stevens Artist

This time of year, when there are just a few leaves left on the trees, reminds me of the artwork of Rick Stevens.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Featured Artists, Oil Painting, pastel, Plein Air painting Leave a comment

Movie Review: Suffragette

November 18, 2015 by Polly Castor
Movie Review: Sufferagette

This film chronicles the story of the British suffragette movement in London a little over 100 years ago. It is important to get a glimpse of what sacrifices were made to garner rights we have today.

Categories Movies Tags Movie Reviews Leave a comment

Stop Us/Them Thinking

November 25, 2015November 17, 2015 by Polly Castor
Get rid of Us versus Them thinking, Romans 12, evil no person

We must choose to consciously put a stop to polarized thinking of every stripe, and begin to fastidiously embrace all of God’s creation with everlasting, unconditional love.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Christian, Essay, Jesus, peace, reformation, Spiritual Healing, Virtue 3 Comments

Stunning Sunset in Boston

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 by Polly Castor
Boston skyline at sunset, Boston sunset

I had a great time in Boston over the weekend and loved this stunning sunset with the skyline.

Categories Photography Tags Sunsets, Travel 6 Comments

Message Bible (John 3:1-12): Submit to the Original Creation

November 15, 2015 by Polly Castor
Born again, Message Bible John 3, the original creation

Unless a person submits to this original creation—the ‘wind-hovering-over-the-water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life—it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Jesus, metaphor, reformation, Virtue 2 Comments

Inseparability as a Quality of Spirit

November 14, 2015 by Polly Castor
inseparability, help for empty nesters, always together

As a newly “empty-nester” all my fledglings have flown, but a sense of togetherness still remains.

Categories Spirituality Tags Qualities of Spirit 4 Comments

New York City in Black and White

March 11, 2017November 13, 2015 by Polly Castor
New York City in Black and White

I had fun seizing some of the many opportunities to take black and white photos while recently in New Your City. It is a place of contrasts, as you can see in the photos in this post.

Categories Photography Tags black & white photographs, New York Leave a comment

New Abstract Pastel: Ascending to the Great Heart of Love

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 by Polly Castor
abstract pastel

While I have a lot of experience doing abstract art, I have not done many in soft pastel. This is a situation I am beginning to remedy with this 18″ x 22″ work on archival pastel board, titled Ascending to the Great Heart of Love.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, pastel Leave a comment

Book Review: Venetia

November 11, 2015 by Polly Castor
Venetia by Georgette Heyer, Book Review of Venetia

I have to agree with Publisher’s Weekly when they say that Heyer is the next best thing to Jane Austin.

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, book review, Fiction 3 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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 .

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

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

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

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!!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are … just plain wonderful, Polly! Your blog is bursting with poetry, art, writings, love of God, family, friends, all things great and wonderful and good!

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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?

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

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

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

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

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

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

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

I am grateful for the myriad ways you celebrate Life in your art, activities and relationships. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness!

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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.

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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.

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

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

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

I 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 !

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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!

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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.

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

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

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.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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 so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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