365 Creativity Project-Day 47

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs:

Yellow Bells…

Other Yellow Bells…

Cedars…

The individual…

Close up of Daffodils…

Pampas Grass…

Tree at End of Driveway…

Close up of Daffodils (original color)…

I am grateful:

1.   I slept in and awoke well rested.
2.   I found a wonderful deal on a Tenba camera bag and ordered it.
3.   The writing on creativity came to me easily.
4.   Haiku are fun.
5.   I rediscovered how to convert photographs to grayscale.

I hope your Saturday was enjoyable and that you found something you could do creatively.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 46

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs:

Dog River…

Another shot of Dog River…

Robins…

Robin…

I am grateful:

1.   I was able to have an adjustment even though my chiropractor was out of the office.
2.   We ate breakfast for lunch at IHOP.
3.   We finished reading Leviticus and started Numbers.
4.   We were not in the path of the major storms.
5.   Mom took a long nap this afternoon.

I hope you had a fabulous Friday. Try to do something creative over your weekend.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 45

Haiku:

Photographs:

Dandelion…

Yucca and Camellia bush…

Camellia blooms and buds…

Camellia blooms…

Hope on our walk…

Flowering Quince…

Hope and Penny waiting for carrots…

Ko-Ko and Hope waiting for carrots…

I am grateful:

1.   Penny’s annual exam went well.
2.   I found the lens cap I had lost a few days ago.
3.   I put out Easter decorations and those added color to the house.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   My blog has existed for several years, and records my history.

I hope your Thursday was an enjoyable one. Try to create something of the day’s experience.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 44

Journal entry and some haiku:

Some pictures:

Sky colored at evening…

Colored sky behind trees…

Sundown illuminating trees…

Radio Flyer as darkness creeps down…

I am grateful:

1.   My chiropractor thinks I can start coming less often next week.
2.   Two children who were stolen today were found safe.
3.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
4.   We do not have to abide by all the regulations enumerated in the Old Testament because of Christ’s atonement for us.
5.   I am not a push over anymore.

I hope you had a rewarding day and that you produced something creative to enrich the world.

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 42

This is something a little different. It is a bit of creative writing, maybe the beginning of a story. At least it is a scene:

Some pictures:

Squirrel in tree…

Daffodils…

Close up of Daffodils…

Squirrel…

Squirrel with nut…

Squirrel…

Daffodils…

Camellia and bud…

Hawk in flight…

I do not usually write stories, but I am quite good at beginnings. It is sustaining the tales in the middle that causes me vexation. I suppose practice would make it easier for me, but I tend to consider myself more a poet than prose writer.

I am grateful:

1.   The chiropractor was able to give me a more intense adjustment because my muscles were not as tight as they have been.
2.   I replaced the milk that was spilled.
3.   We picked up Krystals for lunch.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   We are moving through Leviticus in our Bible reading.

I hope you had a great Monday and nurtured your creative spark.

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 40

A few haiku:

Some indoor pictures because the day was rainy:

Hope…

Antique plate…

A cornucopia I painted…

A collection of Mom’s hanging mugs…

Penny…

Ko-Ko…

I am grateful:

1.   When I dropped the milk and the jug burst that it did not splatter all over me.
2.   We went for a ride and found several things to photograph on a clear day.
3.   We made macaroni salad for supper and it was delicious.
4.   My pain is a little better.
5.   I enjoyed writing haiku this evening.

I hope you have found happiness in your day and that you shared your smile with others. Take time to create something this weekend.

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 38

A poem using counted syllables:

Some photographs:

Wine and chocolate… Nice.

House plant…

Cross and Bible…

Dock on pond and blue boat from my childhood.

Stream that feeds pond…

Another shot of stream…

Boat, dock, and pond…

Deer, my brother, James shot.

I am grateful:

1.   I wrote a poem today.
2.   I talked with Linda, my sister-in-law, a few minutes.
3.   This thirty acres has some beautiful things on it.
4.   We stayed home today.
5.   I was able to crush cans and my shoulder did not hurt too bad.

At one point doctors told my parents that I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life because of an overdose of drugs. My Mom and Dad enlisted the prayers of the community for my healing. I have problems, but am a highly functional person. I thank God for His grace toward me. It is a miracle that I survived. My accomplishments amaze me.

If you will work creatively you can enrich the world. You have the gift within you. You must only apply effort to complete great things. I encourage you to use your innate talent and create beauty.

Always,
Jo Ann

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