365 Creativity Project-Day 62

Journal entry:

Photographs:

My great-niece, Sydney, being silly with a pillow.

Squirrel…

Dogwood getting ready to bloom…

Spring awaits…

Overhead flyer…

I am grateful:

1.   I finished reading a book and started a new one.
2.   I have plenty to keep me busy.
3.   I am happy most of the time.
4.   I live in a free nation where human dignity is usually respected.
5.   My dog is a wonderful companion, and helps me deal with life.

I hope your Sunday was filled with moments you will treasure. If you are in the mood try to do something that engages your imagination and creativity. It will enliven your evening.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 61

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Bunnies…

Small bunnies…

Egg jewelry jar…

Bush…

Close up of bloom…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to help Mom begin feeling better when I got up today.
2.   I did not sleep too late.
3.   I paid my AT&T bill today, and still have a bit of money left over.
4.   Penny is eating better.
5.   We had Subway for supper.

I hope your Saturday was wonderful and that you are doing something creative over your weekend.

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 59

Journal entry:

Photographs:

The moon in the early morning hours and an interesting effect my camera made. Sure most will see it as a defect, but after reading 1Q84 I found it particularly fascinating.

Another shot of the moon. Cue Twilight Zone music.

My Mom…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept well.
2.   It did not rain so that I was able to get my pictures of Mom.
3.   God gives us geniuses who change the world.
4.   I am drinking less sodas, and am beginning to like water more.
5.   I am so blessed to have great tools for working creatively.

I hope you have had a productive day where you put your creativity to work. When we use our imaginations to create we can make our dreams come true and have a lasting influence on our reality.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 58

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Pansies…

Close-up of Pansies…

Crepe Myrtles…

Bird on a wire…

Another shot of bird on a wire…

I am grateful:

1.   I got a little extra sleep this afternoon.
2.   My chiropractor gave me a great adjustment today, and I am much better than I was for weeks.
3.   Sam’s Club had all the over the counter medications I needed.
4.   My prescriptions were covered by insurance and the co-pays were reasonable.
5.   I found some good photographs to take.

Well, we made it through hump day, the weekend is coming fast. I hope you had a good Wednesday. Try to do something creative before you go to bed.

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

365 Creativity Project-Day 54

Journal entry and some haiku:

Some photographs:

Crow on branch…

Squirrel looking my way…

Crow…

Pine that fell…

Camellias…

Squirrel eating…

Camellia…

I am grateful:

1.   The pine did not fall on my trampoline or the swing.
2.   Although we had torrential rain and thunderstorms there was no damage to our home.
3.   Not every opinion has to be given credit in the mind.
4.   We have plenty of food.
5.   Our supper of hot dogs and French fries was very good.

I hope all of you have enjoyed your Saturday and that you found something inspiring during your day.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 52

Journal entry:

Some photographs:

Squirrel…

Flowers…

I am grateful:

1.   My best friend, Reba, called me this morning and we talked a while.
2.   Reba bought a camper and will be able to enjoy it with her husband, Rob.
3.   The storms last night did not cause any damage.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.

I hope each of you had a fine Thursday and accomplished something creative during your day.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 50

My journal entry on a common problem:

Rain has been with us today, so my few photographs come from inside the house:

Praying frog figurine I painted several years ago for my Mom.

Another view of frog.

Glass rooster.

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go out today.
2.   Hope is a very loving dog who likes to stay close to me.
3.   Amazon.com has such a wide selection of items.
4.   Mom and I enjoy talking to each other.
5.   I am not as sore as I was and am almost back to normal.

I hope your Tuesday was inspiring and that you produced something you like.

Always,
Jo Ann

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