Tag: Haiku

365 Creativity Project-Day 51

Some haiku and a six word memoir that sums up my day:

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Some photographs:

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Daffodils…

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Daffodils…

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Holly and Yellow Bell…

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Camellias…

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Fig Tree with Pampas Grass in background…

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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

365 Creativity Project-Day 48

A few haiku:

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Some photographs:

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Hope, hanging out on the table.

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Macaroni salad.

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Mom outside on porch.

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My nephew, Jeremy, putting up lights.

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Books we gave to Jayden.

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Jayden, my great niece, with book.

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Jayden on trampoline.

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Jayden on trampoline.

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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 47

Journal entry and haiku:

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Some photographs:

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Yellow Bells…

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Other Yellow Bells…

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Cedars…

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The individual…

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Close up of Daffodils…

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Pampas Grass…

Tree at End of Driveway 2-25-2012

Tree at End of Driveway…

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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

365 Creativity Project-Day 46

Journal entry and haiku:

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Some photographs:

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Dog River…

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Another shot of Dog River…

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Robins…

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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

365 Creativity Project-Day 45

Haiku:

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Photographs:

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Dandelion…

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Yucca and Camellia bush…

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Camellia blooms and buds…

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Camellia blooms…

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Hope on our walk…

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Flowering Quince…

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Hope and Penny waiting for carrots…

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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 44

Journal entry and some haiku:

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Some pictures:

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Sky colored at evening…

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Colored sky behind trees…

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Sundown illuminating trees…

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Radio Flyer as darkness creeps down…

I am grateful:

1.   My chiropractor thinks I can start coming less often next week.
2.   Two children who were stolen today were found safe.
3.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
4.   We do not have to abide by all the regulations enumerated in the Old Testament because of Christ’s atonement for us.
5.   I am not a push over anymore.

I hope you had a rewarding day and that you produced something creative to enrich the world.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 40

A few haiku:

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Some indoor pictures because the day was rainy:

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Hope…

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Antique plate…

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A cornucopia I painted…

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A collection of Mom’s hanging mugs…

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Penny…

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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:

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A few photographs:

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Stephanie Danita, bear, and Joyce Hope.

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Ko-Ko in her jacket.

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Hope in her jacket.

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

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Squirrel and leaves.

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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:

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Some photographs:

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Hope looking adorable.

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Crepe Myrtle, Yucca, and Camellia.

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Flowering Quince.

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Yellow Bells.

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Camellia.

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Camellia bud.

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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 32

Journal entry and haiku:

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Some photographs I took in town:

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Flowering bush.

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Another shot of flowering bush.

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Cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms.

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Bush.

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Cherry tree.

I am grateful:

1.   My shopping went well today.
2.   Mom felt better after taking the medicine I suggested.
3.   I enjoy reading and writing.
4.   I have internet access.
5.   My physical health is fairly good.

I hope your Friday was rewarding and your weekend is fantastic.  May you find something fine to create.

Always,
Jo Ann