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 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 55

A poem:

Photographs:

A view outside our window…

Beautiful Oak…

Penny…

Hope and Ko-Ko…

Trees with light coming through the background…

Camellias…

Moon through branches…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny seems to be gaining a little weight.
2.   Jeremy came by briefly.
3.   I brought Subway sandwiches home for supper.
4.   Mom has many friends.
5.   I have some chocolate to enjoy.

I hope your Sunday was restful and soothing. Find something to use creatively as you begin your week.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 48

A few haiku:

Some photographs:

Hope, hanging out on the table.

Macaroni salad.

Mom outside on porch.

My nephew, Jeremy, putting up lights.

Books we gave to Jayden.

Jayden, my great niece, with book.

Jayden on trampoline.

Yellow Bells.

I am grateful:

1.   I slept well and woke up without much pain.
2.   Jeremy came and put up the lights on the ramp.
3.   Jayden liked her books and enjoyed jumping on my trampoline.
4.   I was able to pay my Boost Mobile bill.
5.   After printing three photos that were not as I liked I found the settings to make the fourth right.

I hope you had a good Sunday and that you created something to cherish.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 45

Haiku:

Photographs:

Dandelion…

Yucca and Camellia bush…

Camellia blooms and buds…

Camellia blooms…

Hope on our walk…

Flowering Quince…

Hope and Penny waiting for carrots…

Ko-Ko and Hope waiting for carrots…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny’s annual exam went well.
2.   I found the lens cap I had lost a few days ago.
3.   I put out Easter decorations and those added color to the house.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   My blog has existed for several years, and records my history.

I hope your Thursday was an enjoyable one. Try to create something of the day’s experience.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 40

A few haiku:

Some indoor pictures because the day was rainy:

Hope…

Antique plate…

A cornucopia I painted…

A collection of Mom’s hanging mugs…

Penny…

Ko-Ko…

I am grateful:

1.   When I dropped the milk and the jug burst that it did not splatter all over me.
2.   We went for a ride and found several things to photograph on a clear day.
3.   We made macaroni salad for supper and it was delicious.
4.   My pain is a little better.
5.   I enjoyed writing haiku this evening.

I hope you have found happiness in your day and that you shared your smile with others. Take time to create something this weekend.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 34

Haiku and journal entry:

A few photographs:

Stephanie Danita, bear, and Joyce Hope.

Ko-Ko in her jacket.

Hope in her jacket.

Blown glass of my name that Mom bought me a while back.

Squirrel and leaves.

Another shot of squirrel near tree.

I am grateful:

1.   I got up early this morning and watched Joel Osteen preach.
2.   Leigh suggested I try standing in the shower with water running over my neck, shoulder, and back to ease my pain.
3.   It was cold today as it should be in Winter.
4.   I talked to my best friend, Reba, today.
5.   Alex called briefly this morning.

It has been a good day, despite my pain. I enjoyed writing the haiku and expounding on my thoughts about a creativity workshop. I hope your Sunday has been wonderful and that you are rested to start the week. May you find something creative to engage your talents.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 33

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs:

Hope looking adorable.

Crepe Myrtle, Yucca, and Camellia.

Flowering Quince.

Yellow Bells.

Camellia.

Camellia bud.

Pine bark.

I am grateful:

1.   The negotiations with AT&T will lower my bill for a few months.
2.   The other problems I had today were resolved without too much trouble.
3.   Mom cooked cheese toast for supper so I did not have to cook.
4.   It was cold today and I was able to wear a coat.
5.   Our home is warm and comfortable.

I am still enjoying this project although it is not always easy to come up with content. I am hoping we can go for a long ride and find some good subjects to photograph. We rarely go out unless we have some errand in town so it will be a nice change of pace. I think doing this is widening my horizons and making me pay much closer attention to my environment.

I hope that you are finding some inspiration to begin doing something creative of your own. It is very rewarding. Have a great evening and enjoyable Sunday.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 30

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Hope and Stephanie Denita.

Another shot of Hope and Stephanie Denita.

I am grateful:

1.   My niece feels close enough to me to share her frustrations with me.
2.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
3.   I have such a wonderful dog in Hope.
4.   I slept enough to somewhat catch up my deficit.
5.   I am a decently good speller.

I hope your day has been rewarding and that you have managed to use your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

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