365 Creativity Project-Day 97

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem fifteen:

Augmented Creation

Slash dash poetry
Appears in a thought balloon
With the push of a
Button, over the head of
A man in a strap on mask.

Such is the magic
Of cartoons generated
On a computer
You still need talent for art
But it is easier now.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis blooms…

Amaryllis about to bloom…

Blackberry bush…

I am grateful:

1.   The weather was beautiful.
2.   Jeremy cut down the tree threatening Linda’s house.
3.   My printer still works well.
4.   I was able to trim Hope’s face.
5.   Mom slept well last night.

I hope you have enjoyed your Sunday. If you feel like it do something creative with your time.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 91

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem nine:

Quandary

Taking pictures
Of flowers bordering
Parking lots has
Become routine,

But the photo
Opportunity
An outdoor display
Provided was too
Tempting to disregard.

I captured all
Those beautiful blooms
Without purchasing
Even one. Shady?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 9, 2012

Photographs:

Roses…

Rose bush…

Petunias…

Beautiful blooms…

Rose and bud…

Beautiful white blooms…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to get an appointment with one of our doctors.
2.   We went into town.
3.   We got some good buys at the after Easter sale.
4.   Kroger had an outdoor flower display.
5.   My nephew, Jeremy, was very encouraging to me last night.

I hope your Monday went well. If you are interested, try writing a shady poem. Interpret shady however you like. That is the PAD Challenge for today.

If you care to, please leave me a comment. Your input is very important to me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 83

Journal entry:

My poem for today:

Fitful Communication

Weeks go by with no word,
But I know he is there
On his side of the world
Doing his best without complaint.

We are connected despite
The distance separating us.
The internet gives a way
To share our little triumphs.

He says he is almost twenty four,
He has a wife, and things are
Different now, but I am still
His mother, loving him completely.

He is busy, tired, overworked,
I am available, willing, ready,
Whenever he can make the time
For us to share communication.

A few moments of messaging
With him multi-tasking makes
My day worthwhile because
More than anything, I love him.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 1, 2012

Photographs:

Alex hanging off caboose several years ago…

Alex and Laura on their wedding day, July 2, 2011.

I am grateful:

1.   Alex and I instant messaged and I found out he is doing well.
2.   We have some meals that are quickly prepared.
3.   The April PAD Challenge gave me a prompt for my poem.
4.   Alex is in college again.
5.   I am finishing this post earlier than usual.

I hope you have had a relaxing Sunday. Join me in doing something creative today.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 82

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Bunny I gave Mom last Easter…

Bunny in basket…

Easter cup…

I am grateful:

1.   Wendell visited us today.
2.   I felt well enough to take a shower.
3.   Hope is strong enough to play.
4.   I talked to Laura for a few moments.
5.   We finished reading Judges and Ruth.

I hope your Saturday has been very pleasant. In case you are not aware, Writer’s Digest starts its Poem A Day Challenge tomorrow and will be continuing it throughout the month of April. I am planning on participating and encourage you to do so. It is a great creative challenge.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 78

Journal entry:

Photographs:

A cup I gave my Mom a few days ago…

A cup I gave Mom a while ago…

My paintbrushes…

One of Mom’s piggy banks…

Another of Mom’s piggy banks…

A springtime notion container…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to get my teeth filled.
2.   I have a place to live.
3.   I have a dog who loves me.
4.   Mom’s Diet Cokes were on sale at Wal-Mart.
5.   I have a bed in which to sleep.

I hope your Tuesday was a good one. Try to tap into your creativity in some way.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 66

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Anole…

Camellias…

Natural streamers…

Light illuminating Yucca plants…

Such beauty…

Dogwoods beginning to bloom…

I am grateful:

1.   My daughter-in-law, Laura, called this morning and asked me to go out to lunch tomorrow.
2.   I have this awesome computer to do my work on.
3.   Mom enjoyed the meal I cooked for supper.
4.   I am allowed time to express myself.
5.   God takes good care of me.

I hope your Thursday went well and that you took a few moments to explore your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 64

Journal entry:

Photographs:

New blooms…

More new blooms…

Flowering Quince…

Dandelion seed pod…

Squirrel…

I am grateful:

1.   There is much beauty here for me to enjoy.
2.   God richly blesses me.
3.   Hope sleeps with me so I am not alone in the dark.
4.   Mom unstopped my sink.
5.   We had a very good supper and I am going to have a piece of lemon meringue pie when I finish this.

I hope you were able to appreciate the beauty found in nature during your day. Try to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 63

Haiku:

Photographs:

Angel that my Mom painted for me a few years ago.

The Wolf Gift which I am reading now.

Hope…

Ko-Ko being lazy…

I am grateful:

1.   I have plenty of wonderful books to read.
2.   I decided to stop checking out books from the library and read my own for a while.
3.   My camera takes some beautiful pictures.
4.   Mom cooked cabbage and I cooked macaroni & cheese and chicken for supper.
5.   We have shelter from the rain.

I hope your Monday went well. Take a few moments to write down your creative thoughts from the day.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 60

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Cedar…

Camellia with bug…

Ramp with the lights Jeremy installed…

I am grateful:

1.   I am learning more about photography.
2.   Mom is doing fairly well right now.
3.   We had a good supper.
4.   We stayed home today.
5.   I have a good offer for PW magazine, that I am considering.

I hope your Friday has been pleasant and that you have plans to do something creative this weekend.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 56

Journal entry:

Some photographs:

Hope…

Camellia bush…

Concrete pig…

Stream of light on trees…

Daffodils…

Moon before night…

Camellias and bud…

I am gratef

1.   My books from Writer’s Digest came, including Poet’s Market.
2.   I had part of a Subway sandwich for lunch.
3.   I have beautiful subjects for photographs here on the property.
4.   Mom decided to make macaroni salad for supper.
5.   My cameras are great tools for artistic expression.

This was a difficult day for me. I found myself wanting to skip our Bible reading, but I managed to do it. I also had a problem finding photographs. I feel I have used everything here, but I took some good photos in spite of myself. Then I had no motivation to write, but decided to write obliquely about my problem, and found words. I am fifty-six days into this project and some days it comes easier than others. I am committed to achieving 365 days of creativity, but some days it feels more like work than artistry.

I hope you had a good Monday and that you did something toward achieving your dreams.

Always,
Jo Ann

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