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Sacramento

Other Photos from Our Visit to Sacramento

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 by Polly Castor
Other Photos from our visit to Sacramento

We had a great time!

Categories Food, Photography Tags Family, food photography, parenting, Restaurants, Sacramento, Travel Leave a comment

Sacramento Farmer’s Market (Photos)

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 by Polly Castor
Sacramento Farmer's Market (Photos)

Best Farmer’s Market I’ve ever been to!

Categories Photography Tags Farmer's Market, Flowers, food photography, Organic food, Sacramento, Travel Leave a comment

Fully Belly Farm Dinner (Photos)

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Polly Castor
Full Belly Farm Dinner

This occasion was a delight.

Categories Food, Photography Tags Family, Organic food, Sacramento, Travel Leave a comment

Miscellaneous Photos from Our Trip to Califormia

July 14, 2018July 14, 2018 by Polly Castor
Miscellaneous Photos from Our Trip to California

We went to visit our oldest daughter, who has a wonderful new job at the California Department of Education, and doesn’t get any vacation for her first six months. We also wanted to hear her read in church since she’s now Second Reader, as well as meet her boyfriend.

Categories Photography Tags Family, Sacramento, Travel 2 Comments

California Railroad Museum Photos

July 13, 2018 by Polly Castor
California Train Museum Photos

Sacramento was where the Transcontinental Railroad was born, and hence this museum is here.It is a lovely museum worth going out of your way for.

Categories Homeschooling, Ideas, Photography Tags homeschooling, Museums, Sacramento, Travel 2 Comments

Short Poems About Peace by Children

July 3, 2018July 1, 2018 by Polly Castor

Plaques like these by elementary school aged children are scattered all over the peace garden near the Sacramento capitol.

Categories Hope, Ideas, Poetry Tags education, poetry by others, Sacramento, Virtue 2 Comments

June Roses 2018 (Photos)

June 29, 2018 by Polly Castor
June Roses 2018 (Photos)

I hope these images of the beautiful roses bring as much joy and sunshine into your life as they did mine.

Categories Photography Tags Flowers, Nature, Sacramento 2 Comments

Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 by Polly Castor

We enjoyed our first visit to the Crocker Museum of Art while we were in Sacramento. In this post you can see a sampling of the the range of interesting art and ceramics there…

Categories Art Tags art museums, Sacramento, Travel 3 Comments

Photos In and Around Sacramento

March 31, 2016March 29, 2016 by Polly Castor
Photos of Sacramento

Surrounded by glorious spring beauty, it was fun to spend some time in her stomping grounds.

Categories Photography Tags Family, Flowers, Sacramento, Travel 6 Comments

Best Tacos in California

July 10, 2015 by Polly Castor
best tacos in California

Connoisseurs of tacos say these are the best tacos in California. Chandos Tacos has a food truck that our older daughter frequents in downtown Sacramento on workdays, but we went to one of their restaurant locations on our way back into town.

Categories Food Tags Restaurants, Sacramento 2 Comments

California Capitol and Gardens

July 1, 2015 by Polly Castor
California Capitol photos

We had a fun time touring the California capitol where our daughter spends part of her work days, and romping around in the extensive gardens.

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Great Weekend in Sacramento

June 29, 2015 by Polly Castor
Sacramento weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in Sacramento. We arrived in time for a Friday night dinner reservation, and had a jubilant meal full of many toasts for being together

Categories Food, Photography Tags Family, gratitude, Restaurants, Sacramento 6 Comments

More Sacramento Food

June 4, 2015August 11, 2014 by Polly Castor
Sacramento food

The above dinner our daughter bought me in the airport as a special treat to thank me for my hard work moving her into her apartment…

Categories Food Tags Desserts, Main Dish, Restaurants, Sacramento Leave a comment

Bottle Brush Bush

March 20, 2015August 10, 2014 by Polly Castor
bottle brush bush

I learned the name of another new tree: the bottle brush bush. It is out our daughter’s new dining room window in Sacramento, and it is strikingly lovely.

Categories Ideas Tags Flowering Trees, Sacramento, Summer Leave a comment

Photos of the Sacramento Food Co-op

June 1, 2015August 3, 2014 by Polly Castor
Sacramento Food Co-op

Yesterday we discovered the Sacramento Food Co-op near our daughter’s new home. What a wonderful place! When first we visited, I thought it was fun that she was wearing my old food co-op shirt from my college days when I was active in the early food movement.

Categories Food, Photography Tags food politics, Organic food, Restaurants, Sacramento, Sustainability Leave a comment

Photos of Flying Home Via Chicago

March 16, 2015July 13, 2014 by Polly Castor
Photos flying home

Above is Sacramento from the air; both our daughter’s office and apartment are in the above photo.

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Other Photos of Sacramento

March 13, 2015July 12, 2014 by Polly Castor
Photos of Sacramento

Here are the rest of my photos from our trip to Sacramento. Above is the capital of California…

Categories Photography Tags Architecture, Flowers, Nature, Sacramento, Summer, Travel Leave a comment
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Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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…

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

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!

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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.

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

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

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

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Outstanding, superb and beyond all imagination.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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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! ❤️

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.

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

Thanks for the nudge!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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!!

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.

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

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

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

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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!

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!!

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

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

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

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

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Really beautiful, very hope filled. I love this!

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

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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.

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

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

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Your art is thrilling.

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

I have 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.

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

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

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

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

This blog is colorful, beautiful, and edifying.

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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Love your pastels!

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well said Polly!

Life is so exciting we should limit ourselves less!

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

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

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

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

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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 :)

Excellent, meaningful, quotes. Thanks!

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!

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