Journal entry:
Photographs:
A cup I gave my Mom a few days ago…
A cup I gave Mom a while ago…
My paintbrushes…
One of Mom’s piggy banks…
Another of Mom’s piggy banks…
A springtime notion container…
I am grateful:
1. I was able to get my teeth filled.
2. I have a place to live.
3. I have a dog who loves me.
4. Mom’s Diet Cokes were on sale at Wal-Mart.
5. I have a bed in which to sleep.
I hope your Tuesday was a good one. Try to tap into your creativity in some way.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Dogwood with our home in the background…
Dogwood…
Fig trees coming into leaf…
Pampas grass in glancing light…
The road going home…
Flowering weeds…
I am grateful:
1. I was able to walk with Hope.
2. I cooked supper tonight.
3. I was finally able to come up with something to write.
4. The pollen count is down from last week.
5. The property we live on is beautiful.
I hope you had a productive Monday. Spend a few moments doing something creative. It will enrich your life.
Always,
Jo Ann
Haiku:
Photographs:
The book I am reading now…
Easter Bunny…
Another bunny…
Stuffed dog in rabbit ears…
I am grateful:
1. I feel better.
2. I took out the scraps.
3. There is a group on Facebook for those of us who used to blog on MSN Spaces.
4. We finished reading Joshua and began Judges.
5. I am still reading my six devotionals daily.
I hope your Sunday went well and that you did something creative with your time.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Dogwood in bloom…
Dogwood blooms…
Dogwood close up…
Weed…
Weeds…
Dogwood and cane mill…
Blooms…
Wisteria…
I am grateful:
1. Mom fixed eggs and toast for me.
2. I finished reading The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice, which was a wonderful novel.
3. Hope and I went out and walked a little.
4. I learned to write well.
5. My son grew up to become a productive citizen.
I hope your Saturday was enjoyable. Take time to write down some of your ideas. Those are worth more than you may think.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Lamb…
Cow…
Bunny…
I am grateful:
1. We did not have to go to town.
2. I took a couple of naps.
3. My stomach is a bit better this evening.
4. I have a wonderful son.
5. My Mom is very helpful when I feel bad.
I hope your Friday was filled with moments that made you smile. This weekend create something and share it with others.
Always,
Jo Ann
A poem:
Photographs of some journals:
I am grateful:
1. I went back to bed to rest.
2. I am feeling a little better than earlier.
3. We are reading in Joshua, and I am reminded of how awesome God is.
4. I have enough money to pay my Boost Mobile bill.
5. The cut on my finger was not so bad that it required stitches.
Happy Thursday, I hope you did some creating today.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry and poem:
Photographs:
Decorative sign at Zaxby’s…
Another sign…
Malibu in parking lot…
Pansies…
Close up of pansies…
Another close up of pansies…
I am grateful:
1. Mom’s bone density test went well.
2. Lunch at Zaxby’s was delicious.
3. Mom liked the cup I bought her and it was a surprise even though she was with me.
4. The cleaning did not hurt much.
5. I only had two cavities.
I hope your Wednesday went well. Take a few moments to do something creative.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
My photographs are again from inside because the pollen levels are extremely high here and I have some respiratory problems.
Spring mug…
Easter M&M mug…
Spring mug…
Easter M&M mug…
Easter bunny…
My work area, because one of friends mentioned it…
I am grateful:
1. I have supportive friends who recognize my problems, but love me in spite of them.
2. Our appointment with our primary care doctor went well today.
3. We ate at Outback for lunch and had a free Bloomin’ Onion.
4. I did not delete my blogs and accounts as my first reaction to attack.
5. My headache eased off and my breathing improved after we came inside for the evening.
I hope your day was rewarding and that you did something creative.
Always,
Jo Ann
A poem:
Photographs:
My old typewriter, great friend of creativity…
Notepads…
Blank book, clipboard, pen, and notepad…
Teddy bear angel pin…
Computer pin…
Voodoo Lounge Tour pin…
Pegasus pin…
I am grateful:
1. I have a computer that helps me do inventive things.
2. I have a scanner that allows me to bring my journal pages onto my blog.
3. I have a great Nikon camera.
4. We had Papa John’s pizza for supper.
5. I cleaned out Mom’s bathroom today and stored the stuff that had been there.
I hope your Monday was productive and that you take some time to unleash your creativity.
Always,
Jo Ann
A story from a dream:
Photographs:
Wisteria…
Dogwood…
Wisteria…
Wisteria…
Blooms…
Blooms…
Wisteria…
I am grateful:
1. We stayed home today.
2. I had some interesting dreams that I remember.
3. I washed some clothes.
4. I received a great education.
5. I am still learning every day.
I hope you had a restful and peaceful Sunday. Take time to write down some of your thoughts even if you think they are not interesting. Writing you will discover your story.
Always,
Jo Ann
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