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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

Deeps of Peace Show by Brian Rutenburg in NYC (Photos)

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by Polly Castor
Deeps of Peace Show by Brian Rutenberg

I’ve long been a fan of this painter of abstract landscapes and was thrilled to see his work in person.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Featured Artists, New York 6 Comments

A Wonderful Day of Art, Theater, Flowers, and Serendipity in NYC (Photos)

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 by Polly Castor
Wonderful day of art and theater in NYC

We had a great day. I will post about the fabulous art show tomorrow; in this post are the rest of my photos of our delightful outing.

Categories Photography Tags Fun, gratitude, New York, Theater, Travel 1 Comment

My Benediction for our 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 by Polly Castor
Benediction for our 20th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service

I am sharing these words at our town’s 9/11 memorial service today, representing local clergy.

Categories Poetry, Spirituality Tags God, New York, Poetry by me, Relationship with God, Special Occasions, Spiritual Healing 7 Comments

Two New Impressionistic Cityscapes in Pastel

February 24, 2021February 18, 2021 by Polly Castor
Alone in the City (pastel by Polly Castor)

A quiet city and a noisy one; a solitary experience of the city and a congested one.

Categories Art Tags New York, pastel, representational art 5 Comments

Hike Around Taghkanic Lake (Photos with First Fall Color)

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by Polly Castor
Hike around Taghkanic Lake

This hike was fun and gorgeous. Follow us around the lake via these photos!

Categories Photography Tags Fall, Nature, New York, Trees 3 Comments

Photos of Three Hikes on Two Day Trips (with Links)

September 14, 2020 by Polly Castor

Try the All Trails App to get out and see some new scenery a little further out from your usual. It is very refreshing! Check out in this post the first fruits of us doing this.

Categories Food, Ideas, Photography Tags abundance, Connecticut, Fun, gratitude, Nature, New York, Summer 1 Comment

Rules of Civility (Book Review)

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 by Polly Castor
Rules of Civility book Review

This atmospheric, jazz age book is an homage to New York City in the 1930’s, and is written by the author of A Gentleman in Moscow.

Categories Books Tags 5 Star Books, Book Reviews, Fiction, New York 3 Comments

Day Trip to Cooperstown, NY (Photos)

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Polly Castor

Here is a wonderful idea for a short trip.

Categories Food, Photography Tags Fall, New York, Restaurants, Travel 2 Comments

NYC for PSA Show and Materials Fair (Photos)

September 23, 2019 by Polly Castor

Check out my photos from a beautiful day in New York City.

Categories Art, Photography Tags Architecture, Art Shows, New York, pastel Leave a comment

Photos from the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show

March 14, 2019 by Polly Castor

What a delight it was to capture photos of these beautiful orchids to share them with you!

Categories Photography Tags abundance, Family, Flowers, Fun, Nature, New York 2 Comments

Photographs from the New York Botanical Garden Greenhouse

April 3, 2018 by Polly Castor
Photographs from the New York Botanical Garden Greenhouse

I look for shapes, compositions, textures, contrasts, and abstract designs in these leaves and blooms, flowers, stalks and water. I hope you enjoy these photographs as much as I do!

Categories Photography Tags Flowers, Nature, New York Leave a comment

Chihuly at the New York Botanical Gardens

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 by Polly Castor
Chihuly at the New York Botanical Garden

On Saturday night over Memorial Day Weekend, I went to “Chihuly Nights” at the New York Botanical Gardens. We had a wonderful time and I recommend going.

Categories Art, Photography Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Fun, New York 3 Comments

Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

April 13, 2017March 25, 2017 by Polly Castor
Paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

I spent an enjoyable day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I went to the Seurat exhibit, which also highlighted his pointillistic buddies.

Categories Art Tags Art by Others, Art Shows, Museums, New York Leave a comment

Black and White Photographs of New York City

June 16, 2017March 21, 2017 by Polly Castor
Black and White Photographs of New York City

As promised, here are my recent black and white photos from last week’s visit to New York City.

Categories Photography Tags black & white photographs, New York Leave a comment

NYC in Architecture, Light, and Reflection

March 13, 2017 by Polly Castor
New York City photos in architecture, light, and reflections...

Here are the photos I took in New York City last week featuring architecture, light, and reflections…

Categories Photography Tags Architecture, New York, reflections Leave a comment

Fun in New York City

May 29, 2017March 11, 2017 by Polly Castor
fun in new york city

I spent a lovely couple days last week with blog reader Hallie in New York City. We had fun romping around, and it was a great way to…

Categories Food, Photography Tags abundance, happiness, New York, Restaurants 6 Comments
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I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

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

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You do a great job taking pictures. The colors are so vibrant and I like that you notice
shadows.

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

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

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Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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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!

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Love your pastels!

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

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

Wonderful words of wisdom, Polly!

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’m so grateful for all you share with us.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

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.

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

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

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

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

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.

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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

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

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!

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.

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

This is absolutely wonderful and so helpful.

Thank you dear Polly!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!

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!

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

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

This is spectacular, Polly! I love it!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LOVE YOU!!

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

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

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 have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the feeling of playfulness and of uninhibited joy.

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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.

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

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

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

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

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

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

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

I really enjoy reading your blog – but I have to say that your monthly ‘Bits and Clips’ posts and your ‘Grace Notes’ posts are my favorite :)

Thank you for 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.

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