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 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 57

Haiku:

Photographs:

Flowering weed…

Flowering weeds…

Purple weed and gravel…

Cactus in beam of light…

Weeds…

Another weed…

I am grateful:

1.   God makes beauty of even things we discount as useless.
2.   Each one of us is a unique treasure.
3.   Heaven is not far away, it exists inside of us.
4.   My daughter-in-law, Laura, called this evening.
5.   Alex has decided to go to OCS.

I hope your Tuesday was full of smiles, and you did something to enliven your creativity.

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

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