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Food

Recipe: Polly’s Tuna Melts

January 7, 2016 by Polly Castor
Polly's Tuna melts

These are always requested around here and are an exceptional signature dish of my own devising.

Categories Food Tags Main Dishes, Recipes, seafood 2 Comments

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Salad

December 23, 2015December 21, 2015 by Polly Castor
roasted vegetable salad recipe

I created this salad for a church potluck Christmas party yesterday. Everyone really liked it and asked for the recipe.

Categories Food Tags Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, vegetarian 2 Comments

Good New Cookbooks

December 16, 2015 by Polly Castor
New cookbooks, cookbooks as gifts

For those of you giving gifts to cooks, I thought you might want to know what new cookbooks I have been enjoying lately…

Categories Books, Food, Ideas Tags Cookbooks, Gift Ideas Leave a comment

Poached Egg on What?

December 18, 2015December 12, 2015 by Polly Castor
poached egg on

I hope the adventurous out there will give it a try, because you’ll be thanking me for the rest of your life…

Categories Food, Ideas Tags Breakfast, creativity, vegetarian 4 Comments

We Harvested our First Homegrown Brussels Sprouts

December 2, 2015 by Polly Castor
harvested homegrown Brussels sprouts

So for those of you that don’t know: Brussels sprouts grow on a stalk.

Categories Food Tags Gardening, Organic food 1 Comment

Food in New York City

March 11, 2017November 29, 2015 by Polly Castor
Food in New York City

Food in New York City comes in an intriguing array of possibilities, ranging from outrageously expensive to street food, or bagels with a smear.

Categories Food Tags New York, Restaurants, Travel Leave a comment

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

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

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

Restaurant Recommendation: Cookshop in NYC

March 11, 2017November 7, 2015 by Polly Castor
Cookshop restaurant review

Yay! I’m so glad to have been able to spend two days in New York City with the matron of honor in our wedding, my friend from college…

Categories Food, Ideas Tags New York, Restaurants 2 Comments

What We’ve Been Eating Lately

November 2, 2015 by Polly Castor
Photos of homemade food, ideas of what to eat

Our first two months of empty nesting, we’ve been enjoying eating what we feel like without having to cater to what any child likes or does not.

Categories Food Tags Organic food, Recipes, seafood, vegetarian Leave a comment

Recipe: Lentil Walnut Pasta Sauce

September 7, 2018October 26, 2015 by Polly Castor
Lentil Walnut Pasta Sauce

This recipe is completely vegan, and my husband loved it, saying that it was good enough for company.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian Leave a comment

More Farmer’s Market Photos

October 31, 2015October 24, 2015 by Polly Castor

At the beginning of the month, I posted pictures of our farmer’s market, but now that the produce is so different, I thought I’d share some updated photos.

Categories Food, Photography Tags community, Fall, Farmer's Market, Organic food, Sustainability 2 Comments

Recipe: Autumnal Vegan Ragout

October 20, 2015 by Polly Castor
Vegan Ragout

I completely made this up yesterday for the winter squash shown below that I got at the Farmer’s Market, and we really liked it. It has a feel good taste that is just perfect for the season.

Categories Food Tags Main Dish, o, Organic food, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan, vegetarian 2 Comments

Garden Harvest Before First Freeze

October 17, 2015 by Polly Castor
bringing in the harvest, photos of homegrown produce

It is going to freeze tonight for the first time this fall so we have brought in most of the remaining harvest from our garden.

Categories Food Tags garden, Organic food, Sustainability 1 Comment

Farmer’s Market Photos

October 31, 2015October 3, 2015 by Polly Castor
Farmer's market photos

But maybe more than anything, I love the people there, and the amazing opportunities for juxtaposing colors and shapes in effortlessly inspired composition.

Categories Food, Photography Tags Farmer's Market, Gardening, Organic food, Sustainability 1 Comment

A Warning Heeded with a New Refrigerator

October 2, 2015 by Polly Castor
refrigerator replacement

Our refrigerator was 23 years old, and because it still worked, we were not motivated to replace it until now. How could we ignore such a warning as this?

Categories Food, Ideas Tags advice, Special Occasions, Sustainability 1 Comment
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Reviews from Readers

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

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

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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!!

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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!!

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.

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

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…

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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.

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.

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polly lets her spirituality into her art as you can see in the many abstract paintings she creates. We were wowed by her ability and her encouragement of others to express themselves artistically.

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

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.

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.

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

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 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.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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!

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

I 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

Love your pastels!

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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 spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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 so prolific and original, inspiring and joy producing.

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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…

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!

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

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

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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.

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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….

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

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?

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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!

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and I’m finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. I love it!

Thank you for 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! ❤️

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.

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 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.

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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.

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

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

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 .

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

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

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

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!!

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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.

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