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Movie Reviews

Secondhand Lions (Movie Review)

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Polly Castor
Secondhand Lions movie review

This is an unusual story of living life by your own rules, and living it to the full.

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Around the World in Eighty Days (Movie Review)

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Polly Castor
Around the World in 80 days

We really enjoyed this 8 hour PBS updated adaptation of this classic.

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Sense and Sensibility (Movie Review of 2008 BBC Version)

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Polly Castor
Sense and Sensibility (Review of BBC 2008 version)

I heartily recommend this adaptation, and give it five stars. If you are like me and somehow missed this stellar two part series that is a vast improvement on previous versions, you’ll be glad to see it.

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Where’d You Go Bernadette (Movie Review)

June 21, 2021 by Polly Castor
Where'd You Go Bernadette? Movie Review

I love the theme of this movie, which is not to step away from being creative.

Categories Movies Tags creativity, Movie Reviews 1 Comment

Captain Fantastic (Movie Review)

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by Polly Castor
Captain Fantastic Movie Review

How does one live out from one’s ideals in a world that is incongruous with them?

Categories Movies Tags 5 Star Movies, Movie Reviews 2 Comments

The Bishop’s Wife (Movie Review)

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Polly Castor
The Bishop's Wife Movie Review

If you haven’t yet seen this wonderful Christmas movie, now is a good time!

Categories Movies, Spirituality Tags 5 Star Movies, Holidays, Movie Reviews 4 Comments

This Beautiful Fantastic (Movie Review)

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 by Polly Castor
This Beautiful Fantastic movie review

When you want something endearing, undemanding, warm, quirky, and charming, I recommend this film.

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My Octopus Teacher (Movie Review)

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 by Polly Castor

This new Netflix documentary is beautiful, educational, heart-warming, and awe-inspiring. The photography is amazing too!

Categories Movies Tags 5 Star Movies, Movie Reviews 6 Comments

Emma (2020 version Movie Review)

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Polly Castor
Emma 2020 movie review

If you are an Austin aficionado, you won’t want to miss this.

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Knives Out (Movie Review)

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Polly Castor
Knives Out Movie Review

I give it 5 stars, but maybe I was just overdue for a good mystery. You too might enjoy this one as a welcome, but unimportant diversion.

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Blind Date (Movie Review)

March 27, 2020 by Polly Castor
Blind Date movie review

This sweet movie set in Paris with subtitles is not what you expect, but better.

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Madame Secretary (Movie Review)

February 26, 2020 by Polly Castor
Movie Review of Madame Secretary

I can’t recommend this show enough as a soothing balm in these cynical times.

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Little Women (Movie Review)

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 by Polly Castor

I’ve seen many adaptations of this classic, but this one is the best.

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Poldark (Movie Review)

November 18, 2019 by Polly Castor
Poldark movie review

There is plenty of action, beautiful faces, and scenery to keep you riveted. The cinematography, the sets, and the landscape are all magnificent.

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Harriet (Movie Review)

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 by Polly Castor
Harriet movie review

I enjoyed this well done movie of a powerhouse from history, and you may as well.

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Downton Abbey (Movie Review)

September 21, 2019 by Polly Castor
Downton Abbey Movie Review

Fans of the TV series will want to see this new movie.

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Aladdin (Movie Review)

August 18, 2019 by Polly Castor

We went in with low expectations, and completely enjoyed ourselves with this remake of an old favorite.

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Reviews from Readers

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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!

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

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

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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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Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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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!

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Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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!

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

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.

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!!

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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!!

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

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

I never before found computers this beautiful….

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear 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 made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!!

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

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

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

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

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 love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

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

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

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

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.

Wow Polly!! You are buzzing with ideas.

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

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

Love your pastels!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This blog is really stimulating and motivating.

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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!

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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 !

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I LOVE YOU!!

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

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