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365 Creativity Project-Day 58

Journal entry:

Journal 3-7-20120001

Photographs:

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Pansies…

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Close-up of Pansies…

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Crepe Myrtles…

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Bird on a wire…

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Another shot of bird on a wire…

I am grateful:

1.   I got a little extra sleep this afternoon.
2.   My chiropractor gave me a great adjustment today, and I am much better than I was for weeks.
3.   Sam’s Club had all the over the counter medications I needed.
4.   My prescriptions were covered by insurance and the co-pays were reasonable.
5.   I found some good photographs to take.

Well, we made it through hump day, the weekend is coming fast. I hope you had a good Wednesday. Try to do something creative before you go to bed.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 57

Haiku:

Journal 3-6-20120001

Photographs:

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Flowering weed…

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Flowering weeds…

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Purple weed and gravel…

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Cactus in beam of light…

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Weeds…

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Another weed…

I am grateful:

1.   God makes beauty of even things we discount as useless.
2.   Each one of us is a unique treasure.
3.   Heaven is not far away, it exists inside of us.
4.   My daughter-in-law, Laura, called this evening.
5.   Alex has decided to go to OCS.

I hope your Tuesday was full of smiles, and you did something to enliven your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 56

Journal entry:

Journal 3-5-20120001

Some photographs:

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Hope…

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Camellia bush…

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Concrete pig…

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Stream of light on trees…

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Daffodils…

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Moon before night…

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Camellias and bud…

I am gratef

1.   My books from Writer’s Digest came, including Poet’s Market.
2.   I had part of a Subway sandwich for lunch.
3.   I have beautiful subjects for photographs here on the property.
4.   Mom decided to make macaroni salad for supper.
5.   My cameras are great tools for artistic expression.

This was a difficult day for me. I found myself wanting to skip our Bible reading, but I managed to do it. I also had a problem finding photographs. I feel I have used everything here, but I took some good photos in spite of myself. Then I had no motivation to write, but decided to write obliquely about my problem, and found words. I am fifty-six days into this project and some days it comes easier than others. I am committed to achieving 365 days of creativity, but some days it feels more like work than artistry.

I hope you had a good Monday and that you did something toward achieving your dreams.

Always,
Jo Ann 

365 Creativity Project-Day 55

A poem:

Journal 3-4-20120001

Photographs:

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A view outside our window…

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Beautiful Oak…

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Penny…

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Hope and Ko-Ko…

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Trees with light coming through the background…

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Camellias…

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Moon through branches…

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Moon through branches…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny seems to be gaining a little weight.
2.   Jeremy came by briefly.
3.   I brought Subway sandwiches home for supper.
4.   Mom has many friends.
5.   I have some chocolate to enjoy.

I hope your Sunday was restful and soothing. Find something to use creatively as you begin your week.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 54

Journal entry and some haiku:

Journal 3-3-20120001

Some photographs:

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Crow on branch…

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Squirrel looking my way…

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Crow…

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Pine that fell…

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Camellias…

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Squirrel eating…

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Camellia…

I am grateful:

1.   The pine did not fall on my trampoline or the swing.
2.   Although we had torrential rain and thunderstorms there was no damage to our home.
3.   Not every opinion has to be given credit in the mind.
4.   We have plenty of food.
5.   Our supper of hot dogs and French fries was very good.

I hope all of you have enjoyed your Saturday and that you found something inspiring during your day.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 53

Journal entry:

Journal 3-2-20120001

Some photographs:

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My Nike Air Force 1’s in blue.

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My Nike Air Force 1’s in black.

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My unicorn musical snow globe.

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go to the chiropractor today.
2.   The Bible reading we did today was not all rules and regulations.
3.   It did not rain until after I brought the groceries in.
4.   Although I have not heard from Alex in quite a while Laura tells me he is doing well.
5.   Penny ate well when I gave her some canned food.

I hope you had a wonderful Friday and that you took time to do something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 51

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

Journal 2-29-20120001

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 50

My journal entry on a common problem:

Journal 2-28-20120001

Rain has been with us today, so my few photographs come from inside the house:

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Praying frog figurine I painted several years ago for my Mom.

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Another view of frog.

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Glass rooster.

I am grateful:

1.   I did not have to go out today.
2.   Hope is a very loving dog who likes to stay close to me.
3.   Amazon.com has such a wide selection of items.
4.   Mom and I enjoy talking to each other.
5.   I am not as sore as I was and am almost back to normal.

I hope your Tuesday was inspiring and that you produced something you like.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 49

Journal entry:

Journal 2-27-20120001

Some photographs:

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My great-niece, Sydney.

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My niece, Carrie Leigh.

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Bradford Pear tree in bloom.

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Close up of blossoms.

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Another close up of blossoms.

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Blossoms.

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Shot of trees illuminated by sun.

I am grateful:

1.   I cancelled my chiropractor appointment today and rescheduled for Wednesday.
2.   Leigh came for the trash last night.
3.   We had pizza for supper.
4.   There is much beauty in the world.
5.   I have a little money and it is almost the end of the month.

I hope your Monday has been productive and that you developed some of your creative ideas.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 48

A few haiku:

Journal 2-26-20120001

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