Creativity Project Year Two-Day 42

Journal entry:

My Little Love

No, she is not just
A dog to me, Hope is my
Companion, my muse,
My friend, my furry baby;
She is a special blessing.

I did not believe
I could love an animal
With such devotion
Until she came into my
Life, she means so much to me.

Do not try to tell
Me she is only a dog,
You misunderstand,
We are bound together with
Steadfast love and loyalty.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   My day was pleasant.
2.   I have a warm comfortable home.
3.   There was hot clean running water for my shower.
4.   I have clean clothes to wear.
5.   My photography class was informative.

I enjoyed my Tuesday and hope you did yours as well. Even though I was quite busy, I made an effort to work creatively. I urge you to do the same. If you do not devote time to your talent you will never realize your potential. The world desperately needs your contribution, so get busy.

As a prompt, write about something or someone who has brought blessing to your life. I did not really intend for both the journal and poem to follow that theme, but now that I think about it, I realize it did. I think you might be able to elaborate about blessings as well. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for reading my blog today. I hope it has encouraged you. You might enjoy receiving future updates by email, if so subscribe to Chronicles. I hope you will visit again. Should you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 38

Journal entry:

Ko-Ko…

Delivered From Trouble

The creatures are all
A bit tired and lethargic
Because I bathed them,
I am almost exhausted
Because I stayed up all night.

I went into town,
Doing all the shopping that
Was necessary
And a bit extra for fun
Of after Valentine’s Day.

Jesus went with me,
I know, because I was kept
Safe from accident,
Almost inevitable
When I came close to wrecking.

Every single day
I am held within the palm
Of the Lord’s outstretched
Hand, I am full protected
In the goodness of His love.

Love envelopes me
In a wonderful embrace
That never lets go
And I am fully convinced
Christ is author of it all.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, February 15, 2013

Penny… who moved…

I am grateful:

1.   I realized Mom’s refrigerator needed stocking.
2.   I decided to bathe Penny after finding her in a mess.
3.   The blow dryer finally started working.
4.   I avoided an accident with God’s help.
5.   I found some great goodies in town today.

Hope… my sweet baby girl…

I had a great Friday and I hope you did too. I urge you to get busy using your creativity to make something wonderful to share with the world. I know you have things to share if you only apply yourself. Your imagination is powerful, use it…

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry using some or all of the following words: busy, decided, filling, night, since, found, repeatedly, damp, shortly, down, manageable, medicine, goodies. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for spending some of your precious time reading my blog. Please leave a comment if you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me. If you are interested in receiving future updates you can subscribe to Chronicles by email. I hope you will come back often.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 36

Journal entry:

Be Aware

Wherever you are,
You are surrounded by love
Given so freely
By many who hold you in
The center of their soft hearts.

You are the apple
Of at least one somebody’s
Eye without question,
You may be unaware of
The person who holds you dear.

Even should you doubt,
Even should you have questions,
Love enfolds you in
Layers of great compassion
That will never desert you.

You may go searching
Fearing you will never find
The love of your life,
But believe he or she is
Near, you will surely find them.

Love is yours to be
Savored throughout existence,
It is always there
Enveloping you within
Its rich sweetness forever.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   Electronic devices allow me to retain connection to friends and family around the world.
2.   Technology has made great advances in my lifetime.
3.   I remember when communication was more difficult.
4.   I still have the old skills although I have adopted newer ones.
5.   Reading and writing are still prominent.

This Wednesday was a bit of a disappointment because my packages did not arrive, but it ended well. I hope your day was rewarding and you accomplished much of what you wished. Now, before you finish the day, exercise your imagination and create something that will benefit you and others in the world. When you express your vision and share it, you enlighten others who may need to see as you do.

As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry using some or all of the words: orders, supposed, packages, effort, linger, encounter, momentary, claimed, resting, commonly, surrounded, compassion. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will come here often, but you may also want to subscribe to Chronicles for future updates. I am very interested in anything you would like to share with me, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 8

Journal entry:

Flourishing

Sometimes
Someone takes on
Something that is beyond
Anything they have imagined
Possible for them to accomplish in
Ordinary times and succeeds
In performing better
Than anyone
Before

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I caught up on some sleep today.
2.   I called Adobe, and they fixed my technical problems without charge.
3.   I did not have to go out.
4.   The broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower steamed well and Mom was able to eat them.
5.   Laura called and is going to bring the Ranger for me to use to carry the cans for recycling.

My Wednesday was very enjoyable. I hope yours was as well. Now, before you retire for the evening, I suggest you engage your imagination and produce something creative. Do not make any excuses, just get busy and make a wonderful contribution to our world. Your creativity enhances your life and those of others.

As a prompt, write about your observations regarding your pets. Maybe your cat does something unbelievable, or your dog should be commended. Tell us all about it in a poem, story, journal entry, or note to elaborate upon later. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I attempt to create something that will entertain. You may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment. If you like, please follow Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 361

Journal entry:

A Cheering Mile

The happy sun smiled
Down from a cloudless blue sky
Lifting my spirits
As I walked beneath the rays
It poured out upon my path.

The cold seemed so out
Of place in shining brightness,
But it was bracing,
Justifying my heavy
Sweater to keep me cozy.

Hope pranced with gladness
Enjoying her time outside,
Her joy made me grin
And wonder why I do not
Do this more often again.

Walking is not hard
It only takes a little
Of my busy time,
I need to make it into
A habit of healthy life.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, January 4, 2013

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Hope finally stopped coughing.
2.   I took a nap and caught up on some sleep.
3.   I decided to take a walk with Hope.
4.   This is day 361 of my Creativity Project.
5.   I take time to write this list each day and so am more mindful of the good things in my life.

I hope you enjoyed your Friday. Mine did not go exactly as I planned, but it was a good day. I challenged myself to do something creative and you should too. You will never know what you can achieve if you do not make an effort. I am sure you can do more than you imagine.

As a prompt, write about your experience of being outdoors today. Maybe you have not thought about how beautiful nature is lately, no matter the weather there is something pleasant about being outside. Write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you found your way to my blog. I would love to have your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 349

Journal entry:

Midnight Oil

Up all
Night once again
Working on the projects
I just never seem able to
Complete beneath the bright light of daytime.
Taking extra hours I have gained
From the deepest darkness
Of night, which holds
Me tight

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 23, 2012

Photographs:

My sweet puppy dog, Hope… She is the sweetest baby girl…

Polished rocks…

The page I worked on through the night and into the afternoon…

I am grateful:

1.   I am able to stay up all night on occasion.
2.   I completed the page without too much trouble.
3.   Mom was excited when I suggested we go see the Christmas lights at Life University.
4.   The GPS helped me get us there easily.
5.   We ate supper at Popeye’s.

I hope your Sunday has been as rewarding as mine. I thoroughly enjoyed my extended day. Now I ask that you make the effort to do something creative. Surely if I can accomplish all I have, you can write a few imaginative lines.

As a prompt write about something special you have done with your loved ones in preparation for Christmas or whatever holiday you may celebrate during this season. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful that you chose to visit my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here with me, perhaps you would consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 344

Journal entry:

Falling Short

Sometimes it is hard
To make others happy as
You would really like
Because they have different
Measures of satisfaction.

You attempt to make
The best of situations,
But you only cause
Misunderstanding, trouble,
Not at all what you desire.

You cannot give up,
You cannot stop trying to
Bring some happiness
To those for whom you care so
Very much, loving them more.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Alex came to visit a while today.
2.   I was able to shoot with the pistol and rifle some.
3.   I did not run out of hot water in the shower.
4.   Hope settled down after we finished shooting.
5.   Alex and Laura are going to be with us for Christmas dinner.

I enjoyed my Tuesday a great deal. I hope you had a good day as well. I urge you to use your creativity and make something wonderful to share with the world. I know you have the ability, because I believe you are at least as talented as I am.

As a prompt, write about disappointment. This might be your own or that of another. Write a poem, story, or journal entry, whatever appeals to you most. If you use this prompt, leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. Should you wish to share your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your time here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 336

Journal entry:

Why Read?

Reading
Opens windows
Throws wide closed doors to each
Who ventures within the covers
Of every book which is presented with
Much avid curiosity
Allowing them to gain
Understanding
Reading

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, December 10, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I called the doctor’s office and found out they had moved my appointment up thirty minutes without informing me.
2.   I was on time to my appointment.
3.   I was approved to have an x-ray at the office.
4.   There are many books to read.
5.   My Droid worked well in town today.

My Monday was taken up with trying to get better. I hope you had a wonderful day. Take time to use your imagination and creativity to make something great to share with the world. I know you have the ability and talent to accomplish whatever you set your mind on doing.

As a prompt, write about reading… I am sure you have much to share on this subject. Make sure you share the link to your work in the comments should you use this prompt.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you have suggestions, thoughts, or criticism, please leave a comment. You might like to follow Chronicles for daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 306

Journal entry:

Today’s poem is in answer to the prompt at Poetic Asides. I encourage you to visit that site and join the PAD Challenge.

Bons Mots Avec Mon Amis

When there is trouble,
When I am feeling undone,
Good words with my friends
Can set me back on the path
Of true joy and happiness.

My friends are treasure
Given me by gracious God
To inspire and lift
Me from the desolate depths
Of deepest darkest despair.

We may be distant,
Not knowing each other well,
But we bridge the space
With loving kindness, friendship,
That suits our needs very well.

I can often share
Bons mots avec mon amis
About anything
I choose and they will answer
Giving their good opinions,

Jesus has been good
Enough to grace my life with
People who mean so
Much to me in every way,
Bons mots avec mon amis.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Hope woke me by barking and growling.
2.   Leigh was able to come help us.
3.   Mom did not break any bones.
4.   Mom has eaten fairly well at lunch and supper.
5.   Hope and I walked a bit this evening.

I have had a busy day, and were God not with us it could have been tragic. I hope your Saturday was much better than mine. I have taken time to work creatively despite the problems of the day. Please engage your creativity now and make something that will brighten our world. I know you have the ability, just apply yourself.

As a prompt, write about something you could not handle alone. You can write a poem, story, or journal entry that will enlighten others and celebrate your triumph over struggle… If you use this prompt, please leave the link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I am so glad you took time to read my entry today. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave me a comment. I hope you enjoyed your visit here, if so, you might want to follow Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 291

Journal entry:

The following poem is in answer to the prompt at Free Write Friday. I hope you will check out that site for inspiration.

Fully Bound

Abandoned, not me,
I am intimately loved
By the Creator
Of the entire universe,
God forever cares for me.

Every day God gives
Me much more than I deserve,
He watches over
Me and keeps me completely
In the circle of His love.

It is opposite
Of abandoned that I am,
Lavishly, truly,
Totally held in God’s sweet
Affection is my living.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, October 26, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I took Hope to the vet.
2.   We caught Hope’s infection before it developed into pneumonia.
3.   I was able to get Hope’s prescriptions at Sam’s Pharmacy and saved about twenty-five dollars.
4.   I picked up a few copies of the CHN&V today.
5.   I visited with my sister-in-law, Linda, a few minutes.

It has been a good Friday for me. I hope you enjoyed your day. Before you go to bed tonight, I urge you to do something creative. You have great abilities if you will apply yourself.

As a prompt, write about something you are expecting. It may be an event, a purchase, a gift, a promotion, or anything you are anticipating. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am very grateful you took time to read my blog. Please explore further. This blog has been on the web since 2005. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, so please leave a comment. If you are interested on daily updates sent to you, please consider subscribing to Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

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