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
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
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
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…
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
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
Some haiku and a six word memoir that sums up my day:
Some photographs:
Daffodils…
Daffodils…
Holly and Yellow Bell…
Camellias…
Fig Tree with Pampas Grass in background…
Driveway fading into distance…
I am grateful:
1. I am much more comfortable than a week ago.
2. Two of my packages came today.
3. We ate lunch at Subway and it was delicious.
4. I managed not to curse out the people at AT&T, though they made me extremely angry by hanging up on me twice.
5. Leigh called and talking to her helped me decompress.
I hope your day was rewarding and that you created something beautiful.
Always,
Jo Ann
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
Journal entry:
Some photographs:
My great-niece, Sydney.
My niece, Carrie Leigh.
Bradford Pear tree in bloom.
Close up of blossoms.
Another close up of blossoms.
Blossoms.
Shot of trees illuminated by sun.
I am grateful:
1. I cancelled my chiropractor appointment today and rescheduled for Wednesday.
2. Leigh came for the trash last night.
3. We had pizza for supper.
4. There is much beauty in the world.
5. I have a little money and it is almost the end of the month.
I hope your Monday has been productive and that you developed some of your creative ideas.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry and haiku:
Some photographs:
Yellow Bells…
Other Yellow Bells…
Cedars…
The individual…
Close up of Daffodils…
Pampas Grass…
Tree at End of Driveway…
Close up of Daffodils (original color)…
I am grateful:
1. I slept in and awoke well rested.
2. I found a wonderful deal on a Tenba camera bag and ordered it.
3. The writing on creativity came to me easily.
4. Haiku are fun.
5. I rediscovered how to convert photographs to grayscale.
I hope your Saturday was enjoyable and that you found something you could do creatively.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry and haiku:
Some photographs:
Dog River…
Another shot of Dog River…
Robins…
Robin…
I am grateful:
1. I was able to have an adjustment even though my chiropractor was out of the office.
2. We ate breakfast for lunch at IHOP.
3. We finished reading Leviticus and started Numbers.
4. We were not in the path of the major storms.
5. Mom took a long nap this afternoon.
I hope you had a fabulous Friday. Try to do something creative over your weekend.
Always,
Jo Ann
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