365 Creativity Project-Day 100

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem eighteen:

Pound Cake

A sweet treat
I love to eat,
But something I can
Hardly understand
Is how it surrounds
My waist with pounds.
I guess that is why
They made a try
To warn of pain
With an proper name.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Photographs:

Angelfish…

Kitty cat…

Elephant…

I am grateful:

1.   I have completed 100 days of this creativity project.
2.   My SoundDock shipped.
3.   I have the case from my original SoundDock, so I did not have to order one.
4.   Sherry’s father is doing well.
5.   It rained during the night.

Wednesday is the mid-point of the week, so if you have not already completed something creative this week you have a couple of days left to do it. Write a poem, story, essay, journal entry, draw something, paint, take some photographs, or do something else you consider creative. It is not really difficult if you apply yourself.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 99

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem seventeen:

Overcoming the Byte

Computers and robots
Run widely wildly amuck
We look to our hero,
But he seems to be stuck
In a landscape misshapen
By overzealous nanomachines.

At least we know his
Bloodline is scrupulously clean
Because he is not infiltrated
By those overwhelming things;
He is still quite human
A God created being.

The future fully rests
Upon the complete success
Of our total humanity over
The rule of mighty machines.
Our errant hero must cover
Himself in our fondest dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis…

Discarded fence…

Pampas grass…

Amaryllis…

Weed covered in ants…

Amaryllis…

I am grateful:

1.   My drive alone was safe.
2.   Doctor Tulman did not charge for my exam today.
3.   My corrected contacts were at the office.
4.   I can see clearly.
5.   I found some beautiful notebooks at Wal-Mart.

I hope your Tuesday has been a rewarding one. If you have time, try to do something creative. Maybe you would like to write a poem from the PAD Challenge prompts. Write either a science fiction or fantasy poem.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 98

Journal entry:

Three Tanka

The world is not meant
To be an easy place in
Which to live your life;
If it were there would be no
Need for the promised Heaven.

Everyone tries to
Accomplish their fondest dreams
In the time given,
But dreams only come true when
People live with devotion.

Go forth and conquer
All the many tasks you have
Now undertaken;
Success is within your reach
Just believe and then achieve.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 15, 2012

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem sixteen:

Name Confusion

When I place orders
Using the Discover Card
There is always some
Mix up because of the names
To send to and to bill to.

It happened again
Just today when I purchased
A replacement for
My Bose SoundDock which would not
Work because of lightning strike.

I hope it works out
Since I sent the damaged one
Back by UPS
I want the new one as soon
As it can be sent to me.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 16, 2012

Photographs:

Sheton…

Another shot of Sheton…

Joanna…

I am grateful:

1.   It rained a little.
2.   I had enough money to exchange the Bose SoundDock for a new one.
3.   I took a letter up to Linda and the horses were out.
4.   We had Papa John’s for supper.
5.   I am enjoying reading Illusion by Frank Peretti.

I hope your Monday was productive. Take a few moments to engage in creative activity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 97

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem fifteen:

Augmented Creation

Slash dash poetry
Appears in a thought balloon
With the push of a
Button, over the head of
A man in a strap on mask.

Such is the magic
Of cartoons generated
On a computer
You still need talent for art
But it is easier now.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 15, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis blooms…

Amaryllis about to bloom…

Blackberry bush…

I am grateful:

1.   The weather was beautiful.
2.   Jeremy cut down the tree threatening Linda’s house.
3.   My printer still works well.
4.   I was able to trim Hope’s face.
5.   Mom slept well last night.

I hope you have enjoyed your Sunday. If you feel like it do something creative with your time.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 95

Journal entry:

April PAD Challenge, poem thirteen:

Unlucky

The exam went well
I believed I would see
Good results later.
When I retrieved
The finished glasses
And contacts I found
They did not much
Help my vision.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 13, 2012

Photographs:

Pink rose…

Roses…

Bush…

Roses…

Amaryllis blooms…

Fern…

Pine fronds…

Honeysuckle…

Clover…

Hawthorne…

Amaryllis…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept in late.
2.   Mom felt somewhat better.
3.   Hope and I walked some.
4.   Alex and I chatted last night.
5.   My doctor will make my glasses and contacts right.

I hope you had a great Friday. It was a beautiful day here and the weekend should be wonderful. I hope you find something creative that delights you.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 94

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem twelve:

Something Dreamed Of

The days hurriedly
Pass with scarcely time to dream,
But I often do,
Believing dreams will come true
And I will have what I wish.

Will I finally
Accomplish difficult tasks
That bring great reward,
Writing the novel dreamed of
For a multitude of years?

I have not a clue
If this is something I can
Honestly achieve,
But I have abundant hope
And faith in my own vision.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Photographs:

Purple blooms…

Close up…

Beauty…

More beauty…

Bell surrounded by flowers…

Hunter Park Community Center…

Illuminated tree…

Red illuminated tree…

I am grateful:

1.   I was not terribly tired even though I got up earlier than usual.
2.   Our appointments went well.
3.   Paying taxes and taking care of other business did not take long.
4.   The Subway sandwich was delicious.
5.   I went to the camera club meeting and Mom was okay alone.

I hope you smiled a lot today. Try to do something creative. You have the talent within you.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 93

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem eleven:

Spring

It jumps out upon
Us with no warning
Exploding everything
In luscious green.

The air fills with
Yellow that settles
On anything sitting
For a moment still.

Sultry heat bears
Down causing early
Use of air conditioning
To keep us comfortable.

Myriad flowers bloom
Exciting our romantic
Notions of the season
We celebrate, Spring.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Photographs:

Amaryllis blooms…

Close up of Amaryllis…

Amaryllis…

Hawthorne…

Weed…

I am grateful:

1.   Alex and I messaged on Yahoo.
2.   I was able to wake myself up by taking a shower.
3.   I know better than to click on links in messages of which I am unsure.
4.   I was able to find Alex’s iPod.
5.   God sows beauty over the world.

I hope you had a pleasant Wednesday. Take time to write something, draw something, snap a photograph, or do something else creative. It will no doubt enrich your day.

Please leave a comment, if you do not mind.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 92

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem ten:

Growth Despite

A tree is supposed
To grow unfettered,
Strong and very tall
With outreaching limbs,

But our family tree
Is stunted with limbs
That have fallen away
Not clinging to the trunk.

There is hope those
Limbs might be grafted
Back in so the branches
Might again grow strong,

But there is no guarantee
The issues will be resolved,
So we build upon the limbs
That remain fully attached.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom finds wonder in my writing.
2.   I have some great friends.
3.   I find encouragement in other’s work.
4.   I did not overreact to negative news.
5.   The chicken stir fry I prepared for supper was delicious.

I hope you had a great Tuesday. If you feel able do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 91

Journal entry:

April Poem A Day Challenge, poem nine:

Quandary

Taking pictures
Of flowers bordering
Parking lots has
Become routine,

But the photo
Opportunity
An outdoor display
Provided was too
Tempting to disregard.

I captured all
Those beautiful blooms
Without purchasing
Even one. Shady?

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, April 9, 2012

Photographs:

Roses…

Rose bush…

Petunias…

Beautiful blooms…

Rose and bud…

Beautiful white blooms…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to get an appointment with one of our doctors.
2.   We went into town.
3.   We got some good buys at the after Easter sale.
4.   Kroger had an outdoor flower display.
5.   My nephew, Jeremy, was very encouraging to me last night.

I hope your Monday went well. If you are interested, try writing a shady poem. Interpret shady however you like. That is the PAD Challenge for today.

If you care to, please leave me a comment. Your input is very important to me.

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

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