Science – Polly Castor

The Joyous Miracle of Existence (Quote by Lewis Thomas)
By Polly Castor on September 16, 2020
You'd think we'd never stop dancing!
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Science & Religion; Facts & Meanings (Quote by Barbara Brown Taylor)
By Polly Castor on July 24, 2020
The are varieties of truth.
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Day 24: Insectarium and Butterfly Garden
By Polly Castor on July 24, 2019
This Insectarium in Newfoundland was a worthwhile field trip, and we had fun chasing butterflies to photograph them.
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Lab Girl (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 6, 2018
If you are interested in science, you will be glad to have read this book. In general, Lab Girl...
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The Other Einstein (Book Review)
By Polly Castor on September 29, 2017
I have long wondered about the first Mrs. Einstein's role in the origin of the theory of relativity. The...
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Environmental Data ( Both Bad and Good News)
By Polly Castor on September 23, 2017
Wisdom demands that we take steps to prevent dire conditions. Many steps have already been taken. What can you...
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Christian Science Translates God
By Polly Castor on April 29, 2017
It is the infinite calculus defining the line, plane, space, and fourth dimension of Spirit.
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Book Review: The Story of Science Series
By Polly Castor on May 27, 2015
I can’t say enough good things about this science series written by Joy Hakim that was designed for middle...
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Frame of Reference is Important
By Polly Castor on February 25, 2015
Things are literally different depending on “the frame of reference” you view them from, and this has been proven...
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Energy Instead of Mass
By Polly Castor on February 4, 2015
We usually consider matter as solid, but it is far from it. The closer you get to looking at...
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Book Review: Help Your Kids with (Math or Science)
By Polly Castor on December 12, 2013
Where were these books when I needed them homeschooling? I absolutely love these and give them an enthusiastic five...
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Two Cool New Science Books
By Polly Castor on November 19, 2013
Our teenaged homeschooled daughter is very enthused by these two new books. Originally seeing both in a great local...
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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!

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

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

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

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

Hoping others can/will read this…

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

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

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

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

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

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

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

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 !

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

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.

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

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

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

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

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

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

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

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

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.

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

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

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

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

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

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 for your strong, bright and clear art work!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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! ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

I never before found computers this beautiful….

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

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

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

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

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!!

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…

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

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

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

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

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

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

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

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.

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

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

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

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

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

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

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

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 .

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

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

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

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

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!

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

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

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

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!!!