365 Creativity Project-Day 315

Journal entry:

Today’s poem was prompted by Poetic Asides. Join me in writing by visiting that site.

Revolutions

Wheels turn unending
From the beginning of time
To this present day,
The universe cycles through
Season after season on.

God owns everything
From the tiniest flower
To human beings,
He keep the stars spinning and
Delivers pure happiness.

Nothing overcomes
The sovereignty of God
Who controls all things,
Turning day into night and
Setting His great love in flight.

We may attempt to
Accomplish our many goals,
But the wheels of our
Destiny are set moving
By the Lord’s omnipotence.

We are kept alive
And have our existence in
The circle of God’s
Kindness and ultimate care,
And the wheels keep on turning.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, November 19, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I caught up on some sleep today.
2.   I talked to my good friend Dana on the phone last night.
3.   Alex’s father, Richard, and I had a good conversation.
4.   Mom’s best friend, June, brought us plates from the Thanksgiving dinner at church.
5.   God gave me one of the best mothers in the world.

I hope you had a good Monday. If you have the time devote yourself to creating something wonderful now. I know you can do it, because you are gifted and talented. If I can do this project for 315 days, I know you can make an inspiring contribution to the world. You just have to try.

As a prompt, write about your experience of bullies. Maybe you are fortunate enough to never have experienced that type of abuse, but surely you have seen it. No doubt you have an opinion about bullying. Write… Make your voice heard. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to visit my blog. I hope you will share your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism with me in the comments section. Follow Chronicles if you are interested in daily updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 289

Journal entry:

Today’s poem is a chant, prompted by the challenge at Poetic Asides. If you need inspiration visit that blog.

Beautiful People, Gorgeous Country

The people further away
From the city of Atlanta
Are kinder than I am used to,
The mountains are alive with color.

I stopped for directions
A couple of times and the people
Are kinder than I am used to,
The mountains are alive with color.

Is it my imagination or is it true
That the country people
Are kinder than I am used to,
The mountains are alive with color.

I traveled far into north Georgia,
North Carolina, Tennessee and folks
Are kinder than I am used to,
The mountains are alive with color.

The people further away
From the city of Atlanta
Are kinder than I am used to,
The mountains are alive with color.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up early enough to head to the mountains this morning.
2.   My Nikon D5100 takes marvelous pictures.
3.   Martha and Steve have a beautiful butterfly garden.
4.   When I stopped for directions all the people were sweet.
5.   We had a safe trip though we traveled in three states.

I had a fabulous Wednesday. I hope your day was awesome too. Even though I have been out all day, I have taken time to create, and you should as well. Engage your creativity and make something wonderful to mark the passing of the day God gave you.

As a prompt, write about a trip you have taken… This could be a road trip, long distance travel, or a trip to your local grocery store. Whatever ignites your imagination. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave me a comment. I would love for you to follow Chronicles so you are updated daily, but also hope you will visit again.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 262

Journal entry:

Making An Effort

You entice me to
Do things I normally would
Never try to do
And it gives me a chance to
Savor new experience.

I am more challenged
Than I have been in some time,
But I cannot help
Being afraid that I may
Ultimately disappoint.

I attempt my best
Hoping I do not come up
Lacking in your eyes,
I have not done things like this
In such a very long time.

Please do not give up
On me while I am trying
To accomplish all
The things you have set before
Me as well as I may do.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Photographs:

My new Cabbage Patch Kid, Katherine Rose…

Mom’s new Cabbage Patch Kid, Jennifer Nicole…

All four of our Cabbage Patch Kids…

I am grateful:

1.   I ate lunch before going to Norma and Richard’s house.
2.   I learned a lot today (I think).
3.   I found the misplaced keys at Subway.
4.   The sandwich from Subway was delicious.
5.   I am going to finish this entry before midnight despite a very late start.

I hope your Thursday exceeded your expectations. If you have not already completed something creative during your day, I urge you to do it now. There is no time like the present to express your individuality.

As a prompt, write about a time when you were learning something new. A poem, a story, or a journal entry will do. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so happy you took the time to visit my blog. If you liked what you read, please consider following Chronicles. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 236

Journal entry:

Butterfly

I flutter here, there,
And everywhere, crisscrossing,
Weaving patterns in
The air no one can discern;
Only God understands them.

I add vibrancy,
A touch of brilliant color
Wherever I go;
Drawing all eyes to my wings
So evanescent, yet bold.

I am very small,
A temporary pleasure
Given a few hours
Of grace upon the currents
Of sweet air above the earth.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I talked to Alex on Voxer last night.
2.   I slept well.
3.   Mom urged me to go shopping at the mall even though she did not feel like going.
4.   I finally found something similar to that for which I was looking.
5.   I used my rewards at Sears and saved a little extra money.

I hope your Saturday has been enjoyable. Mine was busy. I urge you to take some time to use your creativity. You need not do a lot, but you should make an effort.

As a prompt write about your day in a way that will involve your reader. This can be done in any form you like. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you visited my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment. I promise to read it.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 222

Journal entry:

Far From Home

When you have nowhere
To go and nothing to do
Your heart travels back
To the place you have come from,
The home of your beginning.

Your memory brings
The best moments of you past
To your remembrance
And you create better times
From the great days long gone by.

You proceed into
Your promising future with
Great hope that carries
You forward and onward to
Whatever prospects you have.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Worlds Together, Worlds Apart arrived so I can start studying for my class.
2.   Leigh called and said they would probably come out tomorrow.
3.   My computer helps me do what I enjoy.
4.   We had a delicious supper.
5.   My camera captures my vision.

I hope you have had a wonderful Saturday. Take a few moments to create something. It really is not hard to make a beautiful contribution to our world. You just use your imagination.

As a prompt, write about how your future and past are entwined. You might tell a story, write a poem, or just free write. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. If you have thoughts or suggestions to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 216

Journal entry:

The following poem was prompted by the wordle at The Sunday Whirl. If you need inspiration you might find it there. The words in italics were given there.

Indubitably

My thoughts ricochet
Down the curvaceous narrow
Halls flooded with doubt,
There are no maps to lead me
Past alcoves of self-loathing.

No lace decorates
The walls which warp with pressure
That does not dwindle,
Invisible force can spin
My life out of my control.

Nothing confuses
Me so thoroughly I am
Unable to function
Because I believe God can
Help me accomplish my work.

Though I am unsure
Of myself and the right path,
I live with great hope
Knowing my abilities
Can bring me complete success.

Creativity
Gives me many chances to
Fill life with graces
Making things more bearable
For myself and some others.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, August 12, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up fairly early.
2.   I found the package, I thought lost, in the mailbox.
3.   Penny liked the baby food we bought for her.
4.   One large Flat Rate box held all the things we wanted to ship to Alex.
5.   I had not heard from Jana in a long time, but she called this evening.

I hope you had a rewarding Sunday. I did not think I could complete this project tonight, but I managed. You can accomplish something creative if you will set your mind on it.

For your prompt, write about your day. Give us as many details as you can remember. If you use this prompt please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

It looks like I am destined to post this late recently. Days are just being very busy. I appreciate your visit to my blog. Please leave a comment if you feel inclined to do so.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 43

Journal entry:

Photographs:

My poem composed on my magnetic poetry board with words included with the board and from the America kit.

The flog presented to my Mom when my Dad died.

Evening falling…

Bare berry bushes…

Pampas Grass fronds…

Bird cage…

Daffodils…

I am grateful:

1.   I have some wonderful tools with which to work creatively.
2.   I am blessed with a imaginative mind.
3.   My dog, Hope, is a sweet pet.
4.   My computer has not crashed in several days.
5.   Wrestling is on tonight so Mom has something to enjoy on television.

I hope your day was filled with happiness and creative moments.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 41

Journal entry:

Some pictures:

Little white church…

Farm building…

Bull close up…

Bull…

Barn…

Cows feeding…

Calf through fence…

Cows feeding with one curious one looking at me…

It is very fortunate that there are so many great subjects to photograph nearby. We only drove a few miles to get these pictures.

I am grateful:

1.   It did not rain today.
2.   I chose to stay home from the camera club workshop today.
3.   I was able to get some extra sleep.
4.   I have plenty of clothes.
5.   My scanner works well.

I hope you have had a relaxing Sunday, and that you take a few moments to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 39

A photograph of Hope with text added:

Journal entry:

Some pictures of flowers:

I am grateful:

1.   The day was gorgeous.
2.   Lunch at Chick-Fil-A was delicious.
3.   I did not have to buy colas today and carry them.
4.   I found The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice at Sam’s Club and purchased it.
5.   My computer has not crashed in a couple of days.

I hope you had a wonderful day and that you are accomplishing your desires. Have a great weekend.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 37

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Dog River…

Rocks and rapids in Dog River…

Rocks and white water in Dog River.

Squirrel…

Squirrel rooting…

Squirrel with nut…

Squirrel…

Squirrel standing front view…

View of the part of sunset I could see from our property.

I am grateful:

1.   My pain is somewhat better.
2.   I picked up the Chapel Hill News & Views.
3.   I found some very good deals at the after Valentine’s Day Sale at Wal-Mart and had enough money to buy a few things.
4.   I talked to the president of the Sweetwater Camera Club and am very interested in joining.
5.   We finished reading Exodus today.

I do not think I would have been looking in the magazine today had I not been led to it. I certainly would not have found the camera club listing were I not doing this project. I am more open to things happening by chance since I have begun paying closer attention to life around me. Had I known how this project would expand my horizons I would have certainly begun it earlier.

I urge you to do something creative that stretches your abilities. It will no doubt be rewarding to you. I hope your day was a good one.

Always,
Jo Ann

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