nonfiction – Polly Castor

The Woman’s Hour (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 11, 2020
About the drama around getting the 19th Amendment ratified, this is historical writing at its best.
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Two Pastel Landscape Painting Books (Review and Notes)
By Polly Castor on May 29, 2020
Here are my notes from two well established landscape painters in pastel.
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Braiding Sweetgrass (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on May 6, 2020
This mixes Native American values with scientific knowledge for a fantastic weave of environmental hope.
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Oneness (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on April 3, 2020
This rather simplistic, idealistic book is a pleasant, fluffy read.
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Think and Grow Rich (Book Review and Summary)
By Polly Castor on March 6, 2020
A famous classic, briefly but profoundly summarized.
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Book of Joy (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on December 6, 2019
Here you get to sit in on a conversation of two world spiritual leaders and hear their advice for...
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Keep Going (Book Review with Quotes)
By Polly Castor on June 18, 2019
I give this uplifting little volume, which is full of quotes, by a kindred spirit, a gentle five stars
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The Stowaway (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on May 10, 2019
I enjoyed this true story that reads more like fiction. It is about Byrd’s expedition to Antarctica in the...
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The Art of Possibility (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on July 9, 2018
You'll be glad to have read it because there will be something there you can immediately utilize for the...
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In the Company of Women (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on May 12, 2017
Lets keep forwarding and amplifying the kind of authenticity, permission, and innovative ingenuity, expressed in these pages!
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Books We Got for Christmas
By Polly Castor on December 27, 2016
Here are the books that were under our family's tree this Christmas. What books did you receive that you...
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Book Review: Pollan Family Table Cookbook
By Polly Castor on October 18, 2016
I spent some time over the weekend reading this cookbook, and trying the recipes, and got some great ideas...
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Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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!

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

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

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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!

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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

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

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 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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you, Polly!!

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

I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. I feel like an armchair adventurer…

I 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!

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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 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 .

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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 happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

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

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

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

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

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! ❤️

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

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

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

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 your commitment to reality and our true nature!

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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

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!!

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

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

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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 never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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 for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

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

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!!

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

All of your work is eye and mind popping. 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.

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

Polly Castor

Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art

Posts tagged with ‘nonfiction’

The Woman’s Hour (Book Review)

Two Pastel Landscape Painting Books (Review and Notes)

Braiding Sweetgrass (Book Review)

Oneness (Book Review)

Think and Grow Rich (Book Review and Summary)

Book of Joy (Book Review)

Keep Going (Book Review with Quotes)

The Stowaway (Book Review)

The Art of Possibility (Book Review)

In the Company of Women (Book Review)

Books We Got for Christmas

Book Review: Pollan Family Table Cookbook

Favorite Books

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