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Art

Two New Impressionistic Landscapes in Pastel

January 14, 2021 by Polly Castor
Woodland Light in July (pastel) by Polly Castor

This is the time of year, when I can no longer paint outside, I paint from photo references and memories of nature, as well as exploring ideas.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, pastel, representational art 1 Comment

Fugue in E Major (New Conceptualist Painting in Acrylic)

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Polly Castor
Fugue in E Major, painting by Polly Castor

I absolutely love fugues and this painting is the next in my sound series.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, creativity, Mindfulness, Prayer 2 Comments

Four Other Paintings from 2020

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Polly Castor
Praying for Justice (acrylic) by Polly Castor

Here are four paintings I did in 2020, that had not yet made it onto the blog:

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Acrylic Paintings, creativity, Paintings, pastel, representational art 2 Comments

Two New Abstract Paintings in Pastel

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by Polly Castor
Raising the Shade on the Morning painting by Polly Castor

In both of these paintings, I was exploring concepts while also trying out new techniques. I’m happy with the results!

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, creativity, pastel 4 Comments

Late Summer’s Generosity (Stylized Floral in Pastel)

December 7, 2020 by Polly Castor
Late Summer's Generosity (pastel) by Polly Castor

This intentionally stylized floral captures the profusion of garden glory in late summer.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, abundance, pastel, Summer 2 Comments

Spiritual Warfare (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting)

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Polly Castor
Spiritual Warfare painting by Polly Castor

Wielding the sword of Truth we can be victorious. God will give you the stamina and endurance for the fight.

Categories Art, Spirituality Tags Abstract Art, pastel, Spiritual Healing 1 Comment

Season of Waiting (New Pastel Painting for Advent)

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 by Polly Castor
Season of Waiting (pastel) by Polly Castor

Waiting for the pandemic to be over… And now, Advent begins, which is the traditional season of waiting…

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, pastel, patience Leave a comment

Merchandise in my Shop Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 by Polly Castor

Great gifts ideas available in the shop on my website!

Categories Art, Ideas Tags abundance, creativity, Gift Ideas, Holiday 2 Comments

Fall in Rain (Pastel Landscape Painting)

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Polly Castor
Fall in Rain (pastel) by Polly Castor

In the rain, the autumn colors pop, the backgrounds blur, and the mood is serene and moist.

Categories Art Tags Fall, pastel, representational art, Trees 1 Comment

Embracing Our Differences (New Conceptualist Painting)

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Polly Castor
Embracing Our Differences painting, by Polly Castor

Opposite colors make each other look better!

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, pastel, peace, Virtue Leave a comment

Henrike Gomber (Featured Artist)

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Polly Castor
Henrike Gomber (Featured Artist)

I love the exuberance of color and depth of expression in these heads by Henrike Gomber.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, creativity, Featured Artist 3 Comments

Layers of Memory (New Abstract Conceptualist Painting in Pastel)

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Polly Castor
Layers of Memory (pastel) by Polly Castor

Memory is a deep thing with many layers, some more prominent than others, while underpinned by much more.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Art, Mindfulness, pastel Leave a comment

On a Late Afternoon Walk in October (New Landscape Painting in Pastel)

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Polly Castor
On a Late Afternoon Walk in October (pastel) by Polly Castor

Don’t you love the vibrance of autumn, especially when it is back lit in the late afternoon?

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Fall, pastel Leave a comment

Gallery and Studio Visit with Judith Reilly, Fabric Artist

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Polly Castor
Gallery and Studio Visit with Judy Reilly, Fabric Artist

Visiting Judy was a highlight of our Vermont trip! We love her work!

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Featured Artist 3 Comments

Autumn in the Vermont Forest (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by Polly Castor
abstract fall forest painting

After days of hiking in Vermont forests, I painted this impression.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Fall, pastel 1 Comment

Tree on Sunset Hill (New Plein Air Landscape in Pastel)

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 by Polly Castor
Tree on Sunset Hill

It was a pleasure to get to know this old soul.

Categories Art Tags Abstract Landscapes, Fall, pastel, Trees 1 Comment

The Talented Miss Farwell (Book Review)

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by Polly Castor
The Talented Miss Farwell book review

If you are interested in art, crime, or compulsive behavior, you might enjoy this unique read. I give it four stars.

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

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

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

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!

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 LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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 .

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

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

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

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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.

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

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

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!

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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!

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

Thank you for revealing this idea you’ve been following. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulder–it feels light and right and fun.

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

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 photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

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

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! ❤️

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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!

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

Thank you for bringing your beautiful great outdoors into my world.
You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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.

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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 really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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 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!

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

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

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

These are awesome. You have such a gift for photography…and for pastels…and for cooking…and for finding interesting books…and, and, and. Where does it end?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Every day I look for the interesting ideas you amplify and the lovely arts you share with us. I am never disappointed.

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

Love your pastels!

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

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!!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Now it is a legitimate activity in my life and I am enjoying it immensely!

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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…

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

I enjoy your strong, bold artwork– there is so much going on in them that my imagination takes off. I really appreciate your blog. It brings joy every day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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!

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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