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 34

Haiku and journal entry:

A few photographs:

Stephanie Danita, bear, and Joyce Hope.

Ko-Ko in her jacket.

Hope in her jacket.

Blown glass of my name that Mom bought me a while back.

Squirrel and leaves.

Another shot of squirrel near tree.

I am grateful:

1.   I got up early this morning and watched Joel Osteen preach.
2.   Leigh suggested I try standing in the shower with water running over my neck, shoulder, and back to ease my pain.
3.   It was cold today as it should be in Winter.
4.   I talked to my best friend, Reba, today.
5.   Alex called briefly this morning.

It has been a good day, despite my pain. I enjoyed writing the haiku and expounding on my thoughts about a creativity workshop. I hope your Sunday has been wonderful and that you are rested to start the week. May you find something creative to engage your talents.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 33

Journal entry and haiku:

Some photographs:

Hope looking adorable.

Crepe Myrtle, Yucca, and Camellia.

Flowering Quince.

Yellow Bells.

Camellia.

Camellia bud.

Pine bark.

I am grateful:

1.   The negotiations with AT&T will lower my bill for a few months.
2.   The other problems I had today were resolved without too much trouble.
3.   Mom cooked cheese toast for supper so I did not have to cook.
4.   It was cold today and I was able to wear a coat.
5.   Our home is warm and comfortable.

I am still enjoying this project although it is not always easy to come up with content. I am hoping we can go for a long ride and find some good subjects to photograph. We rarely go out unless we have some errand in town so it will be a nice change of pace. I think doing this is widening my horizons and making me pay much closer attention to my environment.

I hope that you are finding some inspiration to begin doing something creative of your own. It is very rewarding. Have a great evening and enjoyable Sunday.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 30

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Hope and Stephanie Denita.

Another shot of Hope and Stephanie Denita.

I am grateful:

1.   My niece feels close enough to me to share her frustrations with me.
2.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
3.   I have such a wonderful dog in Hope.
4.   I slept enough to somewhat catch up my deficit.
5.   I am a decently good speller.

I hope your day has been rewarding and that you have managed to use your creativity.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 28

A poem, a song, and a bit of explanation:

Some pictures:

Hope, resting in a odd position.

Radio Flyer and shelf sitting bear.

Radio Flyer and a teddy bear.

Wheelbarrow and sock frog.

Dandelions, just about to bloom.

Wheelbarrow and gnome I painted a few years ago.

Yellow bell bush.

I am grateful:

1.   I was inspired enough to write a poem and a song.
2.   The huge boom I heard this morning was not Mom falling.
3.   My pictures turned out well.
4.   My drive to town and back went safely.
5.   We had Papa John’s pizza for supper and it was delicious.

My day was delightful. I hope yours was too. May you find something to inspire you to create.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 27

A picture of an old wheelbarrow:

My journal entry and some haiku:

More pictures:

Dogwood tree…

Abandoned wood pile…

Camellia bush…

Weed and pinecones…

Camellia bloom and buds…

Camellia blooms…

I am going to begin keeping a gratitude list daily.

I am grateful:

1.   Christy is feeling better.
2.   Jeremy, Christy, and Jayden brought the treadmill today.
3.   Leigh visited with us a few minutes before taking our trash away.
4.   The weather was beautiful so Hope and I walked.
5.   We have enough money to buy medicine for ourselves and our dogs.

I enjoyed this day and hope you did too. I hope you were able to capture something beautiful and make something creative from it.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 24

Some haiku and a bit of exposition:

A couple of photographs:

Stump surrounded by foliage.

There are books on these shelves…

It is Thursday, time for a gratitude list.

I am thankful:

1.   I have enough time to explore my creativity.
2.   I am blessed with an active imagination.
3.   I learned to read and write.
4.   I have plenty of tools to use in making art.
5.   I managed to raise a responsible citizen.
6.   I am able to help my Mom.
7.   I have a very sweet puppy dog.
8.   My two books came from Amazon this week.
9.   My bed is soft and comfortable.
10. We have heat and air conditioning to keep the house temperate.

I hope you find something in your life for which to be thankful. Making these lists helps keep one mindful of blessings. May you be given inspiration to create something beautiful today.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 23

My drawing to welcome everyone to February:

My journal entry and some haiku:

Pictures of my PENA unicorn:

I found this unicorn in Helen, Georgia, years ago. The unicorn has always been my favorite mythic creature, so I was overjoyed to find such a wonderful portrayal. I count this as one of my most treasured possessions.

I hope each day this month brings you an awareness of the love that surrounds you in life. May you find inspiration to do something creative today.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 22

Today I was gifted with many sweet morsels. The words simply kept coming to me with little effort on my part. I hope you will enjoy:

A few pictures:

Expectant face intently staring.

Close up of Hope.

Clouds that brought to mind sheep.

I love this cup.

Our mile walk today was graced with beautiful skies and warm temperatures. Hope was so happy to be outdoors. Her joy is so intense one cannot help but join her in bliss.

Writing when the words come easily is great fun. It seems to be effortless. Even if the words come in the form of haiku it warms the heart to be given something to write. Maybe if one opens themselves to inspiration it finally comes. I urge everyone who wants to write to spend time at it daily. You cannot produce if you do not apply yourself to actually doing the work. The writing can be anything, but simply writing brings some worthwhile lines to you. You have more talent than that of which you are aware. Talent grows with practice.

I hope your Tuesday has been a great day. May you be blessed with something creative to bring to life.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day Twenty

I could not resist doing this photo editing job. Be afraid, be very afraid.

The following poem uses seven syllables per line to make its point:

We did not walk today, because I felt like staying in my pajamas and taking it easy. It has been a relaxing day.

I hope your Sunday was wonderful with inspiration enough to spur you to produce something creative.

Always,
Jo Ann

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