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365 Creativity Project-Day 68

Journal entry:

Journal 3-17-20120001

Photographs:

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Wisteria and Radio Flyer…

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Beauty…

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In case you did not know…

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The evidence…

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Bunny and egg…

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Lamb in a basket…

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This plate says it all…

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Glorious Spring cup…

I am grateful:

1.   I finally got my contacts in so I could see.
2.   Mom and I ate supper at Hudson’s Hickory House.
3.   I updated my About page on the blog.
4.   I was able to get an appointment with Doctor Tulman fairly soon.
5.   Carrie Leigh is feeling better, though the pollen is bothering her.

I hope you had a fantastic day and that you will take time to document your day in some creative way.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 67

A poem, perchance a song:

Journal 3-16-20120001

Photographs:

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Crow…

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My beautiful daughter-in-law, Laura…

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Pansies…

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Mom with her new haircut, Hope, and Ko-Ko.

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Hope and I…

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Another shot of beautiful Laura…

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Close up of Mom…

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Fig trees coming into leaf…

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Wisteria…

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Mahoney…

I am grateful:

1.   Laura and I had a wonderful lunch at Outback.
2.   I had a coupon to help with the bill at lunch.
3.   I vacuumed the house.
4.   Mom went out with her best friend, June.
5.   Mom’s new haircut looks better than her last one.

I hope your Friday was great and that you have a refreshing weekend.

Always,
Jo Ann   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

365 Creativity Project-Day 66

Journal entry:

Journal 3-15-20120001

Photographs:

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Anole…

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Camellias…

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Natural streamers…

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Light illuminating Yucca plants…

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Such beauty…

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Dogwoods beginning to bloom…

I am grateful:

1.   My daughter-in-law, Laura, called this morning and asked me to go out to lunch tomorrow.
2.   I have this awesome computer to do my work on.
3.   Mom enjoyed the meal I cooked for supper.
4.   I am allowed time to express myself.
5.   God takes good care of me.

I hope your Thursday went well and that you took a few moments to explore your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 65

A very heartfelt journal entry:

Journal 3-14-20120001

Photographs:

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I caught a bit of beautiful sky…

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Nature dressing in hot pink…

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Mom said, “Back up the truck.” I said, “Why?” She said, “I’ll know when I see it.” I backed up and saw the body of the deer. I said, “That’s a deer, I think.” I got out of the truck and got the camera. I shot these photographs.

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Thank God Mom keeps an eye out for photos for me to shoot.

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I found this lizard as Hope and I were going for our walk.

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One of the last Camellias…

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The beauty of yellow and white…

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A crowd…

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to buy colas today as I would usually do at mid month.
2.   Sam’s Club had lemons and limes, so I can flavor my water with little expense.
3.   Mom went into Sam’s Club with me.
4.   I got twelve bottles of sparkling flavored water.
5.   The chiropractor said I could come back in two weeks because I am doing better.

I hope your day was full of pleasant surprises that invited you to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 64

Journal entry:

Journal 3-13-20120001

Photographs:

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New blooms…

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More new blooms…

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Flowering Quince…

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Dandelion seed pod…

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Squirrel…

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Squirrel…

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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:

Journal 3-12-20120001

Photographs:

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Angel that my Mom painted for me a few years ago.

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The Wolf Gift which I am reading now.

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Hope…

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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:

Journal 3-11-20120001

Photographs:

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My great-niece, Sydney, being silly with a pillow.

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Squirrel…

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Dogwood getting ready to bloom…

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Spring awaits…

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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:

Journal 3-10-20120001

Photographs:

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Bunnies…

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Small bunnies…

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Egg jewelry jar…

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Bush…

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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:

Journal 3-9-20120001

Photographs:

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Cedar…

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Camellia with bug…

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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:

Journal 3-8-20120001

Photographs:

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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.

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Another shot of the moon. Cue Twilight Zone music.

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My Mom…

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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