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Photography

Hike Photos from Huntington State Park (October 2022)

November 2, 2022November 1, 2022 by Polly Castor
Hike Photos from Huntington State Park October 2022

Hear the crunch and swish of fallen leaves underfoot, and the lapping of the water. Inhale deeply that fabulous scent of leaf decay heightened in the crisping air. Look up into the dappled, dramatic canopy. It all is quite exalting.

Categories Photography Tags Fall, Huntington State Park, Nature, Trees 1 Comment

Happy Halloween! (Pumpkin Photos)

February 3, 2024October 31, 2022 by Polly Castor
pumpkin photos

Enjoy these beauties– their shapes, their expressive natures, the different varieties, colors, textures and stems, as well as how they contribute to a wholistic composition within the frame of a photograph.

Categories Photography Tags Fall, Holiday, Nature 1 Comment

Recent Black and White Photos

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Polly Castor
Black and White Photos by Polly Castor

Black and white photos capture the drama of light so very well…

Categories Photography Tags black & white photographs 2 Comments

Glories of the Season (Photos)

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by Polly Castor
Some Beauties of the season

Thank you for joining me in basking in all this gorgeousness, with more to come!

Categories Photography Tags Connecticut, Fall, Flowers, Nature, Trees 2 Comments

Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival (Photos)

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by Polly Castor
Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival Photos

In the photos in this post, enjoy all the color and wonder, composition and texture, from this fun outing with my sweetheart.

Categories Art, Ideas, Photography Tags abundance, community, creativity, creatures, Fall, Fun, Mindfulness, New York 4 Comments

Farmer’s Market Photos (Early Fall 2022)

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 by Polly Castor

I love the colors, shapes, flavors, possibilities, juxtapositions, and moral integrity of the farmer’s market.

Categories Food, Photography Tags abundance, Connecticut CSA, Farmer's Market, food photography, gratitude, Organic food, Sustainability 3 Comments

Colby Art Museum Visit (Photos)

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by Polly Castor
Colby Art Museum Photos

Here is the best that Colby Museum has to offer.

Categories Art, Photography Tags Abstract Art, Art by Others, Maine, Museums, Travel 3 Comments

We Met 34 Years Ago Today

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 by Polly Castor

I am so grateful for this man and for the life we are making together.

Categories Hope, Photography Tags Family, gratitude, happiness 9 Comments

Monhegan Island: Hike Through Cathedral Forest to Squeaker Cove (Photos)

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Polly Castor
Monhegan Island Hike through Cathedral forest to Squeaker Cove

I loved being surrounded with compositions and textures, trees and rocks, moss and roots, surf and sky. See in this post the vignettes I relished on this fabulous hike.

Categories Photography Tags community, Fun, Maine, Nature, rocks, Trees 1 Comment

Monhegan Island: Rain, Galleries, New Friends and Food

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by Polly Castor
Food and community on Monhegan

The food and sense of community on Monhegan are wonderful and overcame the downer of bad weather.

Categories Food, Photography Tags Maine, Restaurants, Travel Leave a comment

Monhegan Island: Lobster Cove (Photos)

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by Polly Castor
Monhegan Island Lobster Cove Photos

We enjoyed ourselves at Lobster Cove, surrounded by compositional shapes and great texture.

Categories Photography Tags Maine, Nature, rocks, Travel Leave a comment

Monhegan Island: Hike to White Head and Burnt Head (Photos)

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Polly Castor

The photos in this post provide not only a record of our wonderful hike, but are reference photos and compositional ideas for future paintings.

Categories Photography Tags Fun, Maine, Nature, Travel 4 Comments

Arriving on Monhegan Island (Photos)

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 by Polly Castor
Arriving on Monhegan Island (photos)

Three artist friends and I journeyed together to Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine to hike and plein air paint together.

Categories Photography Tags community, Maine, plein air, Travel 1 Comment

Tomatoes (Poem by J. Sullivan with Tomato Photos)

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Polly Castor
Tomatoes poem by J. Sullivan

We are busy being small and happy and alive.

Categories Food, Photography, Poetry Tags abundance, happiness, poetry by others 3 Comments

Queen Elisabeth II Remembered

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 by Polly Castor
Queen Elizabeth II remembered

Her legacy is enormous and there are mountains of life lessons we can all learn from her…

Categories Ideas, Photography Tags gratitude, life lessons, Release, Virtue 6 Comments

People at Creative Arts Camp (Portrait Photos 2022)

September 3, 2022September 3, 2022 by Polly Castor
Creative Arts Camp People 2022

They are full of joy, curiosity, courage, spiritual depth, openness, acceptance, flexibility, and expressiveness. They are supportive, generous, unjudgmental, kind and fun.

Categories Photography Tags community, Creative Arts Camp 6 Comments

Artist-in-Residency (Day 1 Creative Arts Camp 2022)

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 by Polly Castor
Artist-in-Residency (Day 1 Creative Arts Camp 2022)

These are my photos from my first day of my artist-in-residency at Creative Arts Camp on a gorgeous peninsula on Long Lake in Maine.

Categories Art, Photography Tags Creative Arts Camp, Maine, Nature, Summer 7 Comments
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Reviews from Readers

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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I am grateful for this blog.

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

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Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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 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 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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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.

This is relevant and an excellent way for me to look at some situations I have been in recently.
Thank you Polly.
I will continue to benefit…

I 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!

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

I love your blog! I shared it with my mom, an artist, and she is impressed with your art. I’ve also spent time studying your paintings. Just listened to your interview, it was stellar! Thank you!!

I feel 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!

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

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!!

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

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

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

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

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 YOU!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. 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.

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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?

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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!

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I 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.

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

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 :)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 so enjoyed your trip blog. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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!!

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 can’t tell you how helpful this has been to me today. I must’ve read it half a dozen times or more. It’s helping me with a great challenge. Thank you!

I never before found computers this beautiful….

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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