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Photos from a Walk at Huntington

January 18, 2015April 6, 2014 by Polly Castor
Connecticut State Parks

My husband and I enjoyed a very companionable Sunday afternoon walk today at Huntington State Park.

Categories Photography Tags Connecticut, Nature, reflections, spring Leave a comment

You’re the Result of Yourself (by Pablo Neruda)

June 1, 2015April 5, 2014 by Polly Castor
Pablo Neruda Quote

For you yourself are your destiny.

Categories Hope, Ideas Tags authenticity, happiness, life lessons, poetry by others, Quotes, Virtue 2 Comments

New Abstract Watercolors in Artist’s Journal

January 16, 2015April 4, 2014 by Polly Castor
Artist's Journal Abstract Watercolors

Here are some recent pages in my artist’s journal, all done in watercolor.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, creativity, Paintings, watercolor Leave a comment

Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

June 1, 2015April 3, 2014 by Polly Castor
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

This hits the spot any time of year. Easy and delicious, you’ll love it!

Categories Food Tags Organic food, Recipes, Side Dish, vegetarian Leave a comment

A Darkling Thrush (Poem by Thomas Hardy)

June 1, 2015April 2, 2014 by Polly Castor
A poem by Thomas Hardy

At once a voice arose among the bleak twigs overhead…

Categories Poetry Tags Nature, poetry by others Leave a comment

The Foolishness of Rejecting Our Own Gifted

June 4, 2015April 1, 2014 by Polly Castor
college acceptance

Can we create a worthy educational system and a fair college application process that honors their potential and makes the most of it? Please, as Americans, let us embrace and nurture our gifted instead of being such fools.

Categories Homeschooling, Hope, Ideas Tags community, education, Essay, homeschooling, life lessons, parenting, reformation, Virtue Leave a comment

March 2014 Bits and Clips

June 9, 2015March 31, 2014 by Polly Castor
Bits and Clips

There were lots of great articles, blogs, bits, clips, reviews and video this month. Enjoy!

Categories Ideas Tags Bits and Clips 1 Comment

Quote about the Sabbath

January 15, 2015March 30, 2014 by Polly Castor
walter brueggemann quotes

“Sabbath, in the first instance, is not about worship. It is about work stoppage. It is a withdrawal from the anxiety system of Pharaoh, the refusal to let one’s life be defined by the production and consumption and endless pursuit of private well-being.”

Categories Spirituality Tags life lessons, Quotes Leave a comment

Book Review: Schooled

March 11, 2017March 29, 2014 by Polly Castor
Book Review: Schooled

It was a quite scathing expose– in novel form –of the world of the elite New York City private schools: their teachers, students, parents, and tutors.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Book Reviews, Fiction, New York Leave a comment

Run with Your Strengths

June 1, 2015March 28, 2014 by Polly Castor
Overcoming Autism

I was so glad to see the video clip below of the mom of an autistic child who didn’t accept his terrible prognosis and trusted her own instincts for what was best for him over the experts who told her otherwise.

Categories Homeschooling, Hope, Ideas Tags education, homeschooling, life lessons, parenting Leave a comment

Our Seeds Have Arrived

December 9, 2014March 27, 2014 by Polly Castor
Our Seeds have arrived

My husband and daughter have big plans for our garden this year. Below are the organic seed catalogues my husband recommends, and above are my future summer groceries!

Categories Food, Hope Tags Gardening, Organic food, spring, Sustainability Leave a comment

The Importance of Silent Prayer

September 24, 2019March 26, 2014 by Polly Castor
Importance of Silent Prayer

In whatever way, may each individual be led to the blissful communion, the blessed companionship, and transformative healing power that is only available in silent prayer.

Categories Spirituality Tags Bible, Christian Science, Essay, God, Jesus, life lessons, patience, Polly Preaching, Prayer, Relationship with God Leave a comment

New Poem: Which Ant are You?

June 1, 2015March 25, 2014 by Polly Castor
Poem by Polly Castor

Apparently there are two types of ants.
They differ because of fundamentally opposite environments.

Categories Poetry Tags metaphor, Poetry by me Leave a comment

Confucius Says

December 8, 2014March 24, 2014 by Polly Castor
Confucius Says

I found this 1977 $2.00 volume of sayings by Confucius. I couldn’t resist sharing some of these with you

Categories Books, Ideas Tags advice, life lessons, non-fiction, Quotes, Virtue Leave a comment

Movie Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel

June 4, 2015March 23, 2014 by Polly Castor
Movie review of Grand Budapest Hotel

This movie by Wes Anderson was more quirky than his movie Moonrise Kingdom– if that is possible– and more raunchy, crass, and violent too.

Categories Movies Tags Movie Reviews Leave a comment

Book Review: The Burgess Boys

June 4, 2015March 22, 2014 by Polly Castor
Burgess Boys Book Review

I give it four stars as well; I am glad I read it, even though it is not really a “fun” book but rather one that is humanizing in a tough, good way.

Categories Books Tags 4 Star books, Book Reviews, Fiction, Maine Leave a comment

Recipe: Tortilla Chip Casserole

June 2, 2015March 21, 2014 by Polly Castor
Recipe for Tortilla Chip Casserole

Here is what you do with the chip bits at the bottom of the bag. This is very delicious! It will quickly become a favorite and is easy to make too

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, vegetarian 1 Comment
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Reviews from Readers

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 .

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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…

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!

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

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

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

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?

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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

Love your pastels!

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.

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

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

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

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

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 Polly, for saying what needs to be said.

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

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

This is such a beautiful and loving blog and feels much like your amazing dynamic spiritual art. You are proving and sharing truth in a precious, creative, encouraging, and heartfelt way. You inspire me!

Thank you for 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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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.

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

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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!

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

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

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

Thank you 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.

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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 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.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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 !

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

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

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.

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

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

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!!

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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 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.

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

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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!!

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

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 the nudge!

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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.

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear 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.

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

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

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

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!

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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!

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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!

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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 are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

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.

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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