365 Creativity Project-Day 109

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-seven:

The Trouble Is Me

I could easily
Fall prey to blaming others
For my own problems,
But that is not my manner
Of dealing with existence.

My choices have cost
Many opportunities
To further my life,
Consequences developed
Because of headstrong actions.

The life I now live
Is not always everything
I would desire it
Should be, but the trouble is
Undoubtedly found in me.

I have the power
To change the circumstances,
Building destiny
That fulfills my fondest dreams
Relying on my talents.

The trouble is me,
But the solution also
Depends on actions
That I can easily take
Creating much better days.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 27, 2012

Photographs:

Rose…

Rose bud…

Rose and bud…

I am grateful:

1.   Mom is doing somewhat better.
2.   We were given free cookbooks at Sam’s Club.
3.   I did not have to read genealogies in the Bible today.
4.   There is much happiness in my life.
5.   My work here at home is appreciated.

Friday again, I hope you had a rewarding day. Try to accomplish something creative over your weekend. You could write some haiku or tanka. You could do some doodling. You have ability and talent, you only have to use them.

If you found something you liked or see something you believe I could improve, please leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 108

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-six:

Hope

I was so lonely,
My son was gone far away,
Sadness dogged my days;
Then one Sunday after church
My life was drastically changed.

Wal-Mart’s parking lot
Held the sweet surprise needed
To bring me bright smiles;
Shih Tzu puppies were on sale
And one captured my whole heart.

Mom and I went in
The store to shop, but I was
Caught in intense thought;
I decided I could not
Quite afford a puppy dog.

When we went outside
Mom suggested that I should
Get the little pup;
She convinced me it was right
So I bought the pretty girl.

On the way back home
We discussed giving her an
Appropriate name;
Mom suggested Hope because
She would need it to survive.

Hope became her name
And every day she has brought
Brightness to my life;
She is my sweet companion
Bringing me great happiness.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Photographs:

Hope…

Hope lounging on the table… Ah, yeah, I know dogs don’t belong on tables, but she is so cute.

I am grateful:

1.   I am taking Mom to the doctor tomorrow.
2.   I have the honor of working with one of my friends on his manuscript.
3.   My dog, Hope, is such a blessing to me.
4.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
5.   The April Platform Challenge for today is easily done.

I hope you have had a good Thursday. If you can do something creative now. Every day you should exercise your talents.

I hope you enjoy my blog. If so, please subscribe or come back often and by all means leave me a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 105

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twenty-three:

Early Hours

Morning breaks over
The horizon with bright waves
Of light pouring down
But I rarely see the dawn
Because I sleep in quite late.

My hours of morning
Are in the middle of night
When the deep silence
Of blackest darkness falls down
Upon the resting landscape.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 23, 2012

Photographs of My Art:

I am grateful:

1.   I decided to take Mom to the doctor.
2.   I bought a surge protector for my Bose SoundDock.
3.   We ate barbecue at Hudson’s for supper.
4.   Laura called.
5.   I went to bed earlier than usual and slept well.

Monday is nearly over. I hope you have had a pleasant day. If you have time try to do something creative and let me know what you have done by leaving a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 90

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem eight:

Rejected Again

I sent a request
Knowing she was part
Of your life now,
But hoping our history
Would mean something
To you even still.

I thought Facebook
Was safe enough,
Removed from intimacy,
That you would allow
Our cyber friendship,
But you denied me.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Photographs:

Mom…

Close up of Mom…

Hope…

Penny…

Ko-Ko…

I am grateful:

1.   Laura came to visit.
2.   Alex called and we talked a while.
3.   Mom is feeling quite well.
4.   We have some Easter candy.
5.   Christ is risen, alive, and coming again.

I hope each of you have enjoyed your day. If you feel as if you can do something creative.

Please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

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 67

A poem, perchance a song:

Photographs:

Crow…

My beautiful daughter-in-law, Laura…

Pansies…

Mom with her new haircut, Hope, and Ko-Ko.

Hope and I…

Another shot of beautiful Laura…

Close up of Mom…

Fig trees coming into leaf…

Wisteria…

Mahoney…

I am grateful:

1.   Laura and I had a wonderful lunch at Outback.
2.   I had a coupon to help with the bill at lunch.
3.   I vacuumed the house.
4.   Mom went out with her best friend, June.
5.   Mom’s new haircut looks better than her last one.

I hope your Friday was great and that you have a refreshing 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 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 38

A poem using counted syllables:

Some photographs:

Wine and chocolate… Nice.

House plant…

Cross and Bible…

Dock on pond and blue boat from my childhood.

Stream that feeds pond…

Another shot of stream…

Boat, dock, and pond…

Deer, my brother, James shot.

I am grateful:

1.   I wrote a poem today.
2.   I talked with Linda, my sister-in-law, a few minutes.
3.   This thirty acres has some beautiful things on it.
4.   We stayed home today.
5.   I was able to crush cans and my shoulder did not hurt too bad.

At one point doctors told my parents that I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life because of an overdose of drugs. My Mom and Dad enlisted the prayers of the community for my healing. I have problems, but am a highly functional person. I thank God for His grace toward me. It is a miracle that I survived. My accomplishments amaze me.

If you will work creatively you can enrich the world. You have the gift within you. You must only apply effort to complete great things. I encourage you to use your innate talent and create beauty.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 36

I felt uninspired, but Mom told me to write about Valentine’s Day, so I wrote the following poem:

I made this card for Mom:

The inside is not full size…

Photographs:

Canadian Goose.

Canadian Goose coming after me.

Two Canadian Geese.

Canadian Goose close up.

I was being closely watched.

Flowers.

Plane at Hunter Park.

Wildflowers.

Fountain on pond.

Mom in glasses.

Mom without glasses.

I am grateful:

1.   We stopped at K-Mart and found some pajamas on sale.
2.   We ate barbecue at Hudson’s Hickory House as our Valentine’s meal.
3.   The geese came close to me when I took their pictures.
4.   Mom liked the card I made her.
5.   I was able to drive without too much pain.

I hope each of you had a Happy Valentine’s Day. May you be inspired to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

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