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Family

Two Oblong Ceramic Plates I Made for Father’s Day

June 19, 2017June 18, 2017 by Polly Castor
Two Oblong Ceramic Plates I Made

He uses these plates everyday for his smorgasbord of a breakfast, and they help him start his day with a smile.

Categories Art Tags Family, gratitide, pottery, Special Occasions 4 Comments

Photos from Kallie and Kameron’s Wedding Day

May 21, 2017 by Polly Castor
Photos from Kallie and Kameron's Wedding Day

Kallie and Kameron’s wedding was lovely. There was so much joy and we all loved being together.

Categories Photography Tags Amarillo, Family, happiness, Special Occasions 2 Comments

Kallie and Kameron’s Rehearsal Dinner Photos

May 20, 2017 by Polly Castor
Kallie and Kameron's Rehearsal Dinner Photos

We flew to Texas for the wedding of Kallie and Kameron. Kallie is a cousin in my husband’s large, warm family. We love to be with this whole crew.

Categories Photography Tags Amarillo, Family, happiness, Special Occasions Leave a comment

Brandywine Falls with My Sister

April 13, 2017April 13, 2017 by Polly Castor

We walked to Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga National Park and there was tons of water spilling over it!

Categories Photography Tags Family, water photography Leave a comment

Nice Article about our Older Daughter’s Work

March 20, 2017 by Polly Castor

Last week, St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD, where our older daughter got her undergraduate degree, put out a really nice article about her.

Categories Homeschooling, Hope Tags College, education, Family, gratitude, homeschooling, parenting 2 Comments

Our Daughter Builds a Wood-Fire Kiln

March 15, 2017 by Polly Castor
building a wood-fire kiln

Last week was our daughter’s spring break from college, but she stayed on campus with some other ceramics students to build a wood-fired kiln. It was a week of long, laborious days,

Categories Art, Hope Tags College, education, Family, gratitude, pottery 3 Comments

Driving our Youngest Back to College

January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 by Polly Castor

We had a whopping, great conversation the whole way, and I can’t be grateful enough that we can talk so well about a huge range of meaningful stuff.

Categories Hope Tags College, Family, gratitude, Winter 2 Comments

Pottery Plates I Made My Husband for Christmas

December 26, 2016 by Polly Castor
handmade oblong pottery plates

All three were carved and glazed while still wet with a technique called sgraffito before they were fired.

Categories Art Tags Family, pottery 10 Comments

Christmas Photos 2016

December 25, 2016 by Polly Castor

Merry Christmas! It is so good to have all of our kids home for Christmas!
I hope you are having fun and feeling the love and delight of the season.

Categories Photography Tags Church, Family, gratitude, Holiday, Special Occasions 3 Comments

Our Daughter’s Empty Bowls Glazed

December 21, 2016 by Polly Castor
empty bowls project

Many of you wanted to see what her colossal effort looked like glazed, so here they are, before they were packed up for the fundraiser.

Categories Art, Hope Tags College, Family, patience, pottery 4 Comments

Grateful She Came to Be With Us

December 20, 2016December 16, 2016 by Polly Castor

She is such a huge blessing both to us and the world, and is a glorious reflection of all of God’s goodness.

Categories Hope, Photography Tags Family, gratitude, Special Occasions 3 Comments

Our Daughter’s Empty Bowls Project

November 27, 2016 by Polly Castor
Our Daughter's Empty Bowls project

Our daughter is making 150 bowls for an “Empty Bowls” project; they will be sold to individuals and filled with soup at a dinner to benefit local hunger relief charities.

Categories Art, Hope Tags College, Family, gratitude, Juniata, pottery 1 Comment

My Husband and the New Pond Farm Harvest Dinner

September 20, 2016 by Polly Castor
New Pond Farm Harvest Dinner

I’m so grateful such a wonderful place as New Pond Farm exists, and I’m proud of all my husband’s hard work that helped make this supportive event a success!

Categories Food, Photography Tags abundance, Fall, Family, Gardening, gratitude, New Pond Farm, Special Occasions 2 Comments

Photos from Our Visit with Texas Cousins

August 26, 2016 by Polly Castor

Most of these are cousin photos. It is quite a crew of about 24 going out to meals together!

Categories Photography Tags Family Leave a comment

Michelle and Lucas’ Wedding

August 25, 2016 by Polly Castor

Michelle and Lucas were showered with blessings during their lovely outdoor wedding in the rain.

Categories Photography Tags Family 1 Comment

Michelle and Lucas’ Rehearsal Dinner

August 25, 2016August 24, 2016 by Polly Castor

The couple to be married is shown above, and these are the photos I took at their rehearsal dinner.

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Our Youngest’s Summer is Over

August 26, 2016August 23, 2016 by Polly Castor

She gained a lot of skills on horseback, as well as copious leadership skills; she also peaked her second 14,000 foot mountain…

Categories Photography Tags Family, Summer Leave a comment
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Reviews from Readers

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

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

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

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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!!

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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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.

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

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

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

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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 .

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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 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!!

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!!

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

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

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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 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 Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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 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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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

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 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.

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

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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!

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, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

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

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!

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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 :)

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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.

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear 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!

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

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.

Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

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

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!

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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!!

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

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

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!

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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.

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

Your abstracts are interesting and you have a unique style that is all your own. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! I see joy and love expressed.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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