365 Creativity Project-Day 251

Journal entry:

The poem today is in answer to the prompt at The Sunday Whirl. The words in italics were given there. This was not easy, but you might enjoy the challenge, so by all means visit that site.

More Than An Exterior

The lilting pattern
Of alliteration brings
The lyric to life
In rich sensuous tones of
Voice filled with artist color.

The exterior
With silent tresses flowing
Appears to peering
Eyes just slightly beautiful
When seen in deep silhouette.

The words saunter by
Leaving pleasant echoes in
Ears fully focused
On the beguiling accents
Of every delicious line.

The poet reasons
The self is not important
Only the verses
Have true meaning shining bright
To illuminate the dark.

The finely tuned words
Marching across fields of white
Capture the essence
Of imaginative thought
And great creativity.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Photographs:

BabyLand General Hospital…

Sculpture on the grounds…

Preemies…

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up fairly early despite staying up very late.
2.   I enjoyed my Oreo cookies for breakfast.
3.   I crushed two bags of cans and will soon have enough to recycle.
4.   Leigh came to get our trash and visited a while.
5.   Penny has eaten well today.

I hope your Sunday has been relaxing and enjoyable. I have taken it easy, but I chose to create. I urge you to put your imagination to work. Use your creativity to make something beautiful.

As a prompt write about an occasion when your resourcefulness saved the day. You probably give yourself little credit for day to day rescues, but take time to think about it. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for reading my blog entry. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 250

Journal entry:

BabyLand General Hospital

Babies
Preemie babies
Bigger toddler babies
Blue-eyes, brown-eyes, green-eyes, boys, girls
Plastic babies and soft sculptured babies
Brown, orange, yellow, black, and gold hair
Any type you imagine
They are all there
Babies

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Photographs:

Mountain in Gainesville with Ford dealership in foreground…

BabyLand General Hospital, Cleveland, Georgia…

A crib full of Cabbage Patch Kids…

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up quickly when my alarm went off at 5:00am.
2.   I packed up the truck fairly easily.
3.   June was a few minutes early.
4.   We found our way despite the directions being confused.
5.   On the way home when the truck acted up, I stopped, checked the fluids, and added coolant. The Explorer then ran fine all the way back home.

I hope you had a wonderful Saturday. Our day was very enjoyable. I urge you to do something creative now. Even if you write about your day you can make it entertaining.

As a prompt, write about a trip you have taken. This could be nearby or somewhere across the world. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope you found something you liked here on my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave me a comment. If you would like subscribe to Chronicles so you get continuing updates.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 249

Journal entry:

Not Mine Alone

What I have done is
Not mine alone to claim, but
A gracious gift of
God’s total magnificence,
He made of me what I am.

I could never hope
To accomplish anything
Without the aid of God
For I am weak and lowly,
Not given to great success.

I am reminded
My talents are gifts granted
Me to help others
And further the work of God’s
Kingdom in our troubled world.

Any accolade
I may gain is shared with God
Because He guides me,
He is my life’s salvation,
To Jesus be all glory.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, September 14, 2012

Photographs:

This is the photo that won the honorable mention. Its title is “A Writer’s Tool” and it was taken at The Old Douglas County Courthouse Museum last Saturday.

I am grateful:

1.   I went to the Sweetwater Camera Club meeting last night.
2.   I entered three photographs in the contest, and one won honorable mention.
3.   I talked to the president of the club and am going to be learning to do the page in the local magazine.
4.   I cleaned out the truck today.
5.   God is my constant help and blesses me beyond my dreams.

I hope you have had a remarkable Friday. I know you are gifted with talents that you may not even imagine. I urge you to engage your creativity and make something wonderful. Even a sentence can express greatness, or a simple photo. Give yourself permission to use your unlimited imagination. You have so much to share with the world.

As a prompt explore your relationship with your talents. How do you feel about them? What can you do to increase them? Is there a particular practice you use to ignite your creativity? Explore one or all of these things or something else entirely. You are the master of your imagination. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog. I hope you found something you enjoyed. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please share your comments with me.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 248

Journal entry:

Achievement

Reaching
Reaching outward
Reaching beyond borders
Reaching to welcome more freedom
Reaching toward brand new experience
Reaching into my bright future
Reaching understanding
Reaching knowledge
Reaching

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Ineligibility

Her words,
“You must get your
Life in order before
You take responsibility”
Implying I did not qualify to
Contribute any effort of
My own to further help
Not good enough
Her words

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, September 13, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   My alarm woke me at 9:00 this morning.
2.   The new groomer came for the dogs.
3.   We are pleased with how well the groomer did her job.
4.   I may get to do some desktop publishing work again.
5.   I am going to the Sweetwater Camera Club meeting this evening.

This day has not run exactly according to plan, but it has been pleasant. I hope you have had a good Thursday. Please take time to work creatively now. You can accomplish much if you make an effort. I have faith in you.

As a prompt today, write about reaching. This might be about something you want to do, or the actual act of reaching, whatever you would like to do with it. If you are a visual artist make an image that embodies reaching. I am sure you can create something wonderful. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog. If you would like please subscribe to Chronicles. I know you may have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism and I would love to read your comments.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 247

Journal entry:

The poems below are in a form called Rictameter. I found the challenge for them on Poetic Bloomings. You might like to check out that site.

Salute

Welcome
Welcome my friend
Welcome to my domain
Welcome to my fair creation
Welcome to my circle of influence
Welcome to my beautiful world
Welcome my happiness
Welcome again
Welcome

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Farewell

Good-bye
My dearest friend
May you find great delight,
Fine reception, and happiness
Wherever you may happen to wander
In this wonderful universe
May God fully bless you
As you travel
Good-bye

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I went to bed early last night and woke up at 5:45 this morning.
2.   I went to town alone.
3.   I found a nice pair of booties for Mom and she liked them.
4.   Since Wal-Mart did not have the drinks I wanted, I decided to get Diet Cokes and I had enough money for them.
5.   I bought Oreo cookies at Sam’s Club.

It was nice to be up at sunrise and see the light gradually bring things into focus. I hope your day was rewarding. If you have not already, it is time for you to use your creativity. Do something imaginative and share it with the world. You might light up someone’s world.

As a prompt, write about stars. You can use this any way you wish. Maybe you want to write literally, maybe figuratively, whatever engages your mind is fine. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog. If you think you would like to see my entries in your email, please subscribe to Chronicles. I know you might have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, so please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 246

Journal entry:

Today’s poem was prompted by Carry On Tuesday. I hope you will visit that site for an imagination jump start.

What Is A Friend?

Our connected world
Has given us many new
Opportunities
To redefine what friendship
Means for us in present days.

I now have some friends
Who I may never meet in
Person because we
Are separated by miles
I will not ever traverse.

These friends are very
Important and do brighten
My days with presence
In my life even though we
Connect through our computers.

We share our moments,
Small triumphs and tragedies
Overwhelming us,
We pray for one another
Cementing every friendship.

We love each other
Though we are separated
In geography,
Our lives become far richer
Because we exist as friends.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I posted my blog entry early yesterday.
2.   I was able to go into town and get a new modem.
3.   AT&T called me back and helped me network the laptops.
4.   I asked for help with the all-in-one on Facebook.
5.   Marty and I were able to get the all-in-one on the network.

I am very happy to be able to share with you today, because there were times yesterday I did not know if it would be possible. I hope your Tuesday has gone well. Please take time out of your day for creating. It will enrich your life in ways you probably cannot imagine. The results may not be immediate, but you will see them in time.

As a prompt today, write about 9/11. You have memories you can mine and might create something outstanding. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoyed your stay. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. If you found things you like here, consider following Chronicles. I would love to have you as a subscriber.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 245

Journal entry:

Awakening

I rise from slumber
Blooming into these bright hours,
Like a daylily,
Facing sunshine with courage
Enough to abandon rest.

Possibility
Opens itself before me
Offering reward
If I will only embrace
This great opportunity.

I am quite convinced
My efforts will now prosper
Although I am not
Fully prepared for this dawn
Because I lack deep repose.

I write ample words,
Explain away confusion,
Give voice to my soul,
Yet I am still enslaved by
Rigors of ebony night.

If I can find peace
I will gladly share blessings
With the denizens
Of these fiercely lit moments,
I must first resurrect dreams.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, September 10, 2012

Photographs of flowers for sale at Wal-Mart:

I am grateful:

1.   I started the day early.
2.   I finally found a groomer I feel will be good.
3.   The Modern and Contemporary American Poetry class began.
4.   I have managed get this done earlier in the day.
5.   Mom is feeling good.

Monday is, as are all days, a new beginning. I hope your day has been pleasant. If you would like to, I encourage you to create something. It need not be perfect, just your honest interpretation of your imaginative gifts. Sometimes we are so wedded to the idea of perfection that we do not make an effort. This is a loss to society. What you create, the work you do, could change someone’s life. Do not be held back by fear. Use your creativity.

My prompt for you today is the word: awakening. This led me to a multifaceted poem. Let it lead you into creation. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you chose to visit my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. I look forward to reading your input. If you enjoyed this entry consider following Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 244

Journal entry:

Today’s poem was prompted by The Sunday Whirl. The words in italics came from that site. You should try the wordle there if you are in need of a challenge.

True Gallantry

Fierce warriors, on
Remote rugged hills where cows
Graze almost silent,
Are shaken by suffering
Which ignores awesome splendor.

Great marble halls show
The grace and blessing they live
Among normally,
But times are rough for soldiers
Who must fight for our freedom.

Many mighty men
Have fallen on battlefields
Far from the comforts
To which they are accustomed
To enjoying in their homes.

We must remember
The sacrifices made by
Our military
And honor their bravery
With fond thoughts and many prayers.

In the deep silence
Of our most sacred inner
Hearts we should always
Be grateful for those who choose
To uphold our liberty.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, September 9, 2012

Photographs:

Stephanie Denita…

Watercolor Pencils…

Colored pencils…

Copy holder…

I am grateful:

1.   I decided not to try going to church.
2.   I found my art quality pencils.
3.   I found my copy holder.
4.   I found my in-line skates.
5.   I think I may have found a new groomer.

I hope you had a fantastic Sunday. My day was a bit of a challenge and I am getting this done very late. I hope you have already taken time to exercise your creativity. If not, I encourage you to do it now. There is no time to engage your imagination, like the present time. You past is gone, and you never know what the future may hold, so get busy.

If you need a prompt, why not write about something worth looking for? This should get your creative juices flowing. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you have enjoyed your visit. Please leave a comment if you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism. If you like what you found here, consider following Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 243

Journal entry:

Photographs:

Kindergarten

I can remember
Being so afraid I cried
When my Mama left,
Though Miss Cindy was quite sweet
And held my hand a long time.

The other children
Began interacting right
Away, but not me,
I was shy of all of them,
I wanted to go back home.

This went on for weeks,
I did not settle into
Class so easily,
Maybe I am still like that
Uneasy within all crowds.

Eventually
Learning new things captured my
Imagination
And I came to love hours spent
In such a happy classroom.

I am grateful for
Those days that prepared me for
Rigorous study
Because the kindness shown there
Helped me succeed in my life.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, September 8, 2012

I am grateful:

1.   I woke up when the alarm went off, although I did not want to get out of my warm comfortable bed.
2.   I had Lucky Charms for breakfast.
3.   My shower was refreshing, especially since the warm water ran out.
4.   Mom let me drive the Explorer.
5.   It stopped raining before I arrived at the museum.

I had a marvelous Saturday. I hope you enjoyed the day as well. If you have not already, please take time to do something creative now. It will help seal the day in your memory.

As a prompt, write about what you hope remains of your life into the future. This may be the legacy you hope to leave, or about some of the things you hope will become precious. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 242

Journal entry:

So Transient

Time for us is not
Infinite, never squander
The moments given
To spend in worthwhile pursuits;
By doing things you dislike.

Of course there is work,
But make of it some pleasure;
Dedicate yourself
To using everything for
Your own meaningful purpose.

Try to find beauty
In the everyday events
Happening around
You and the miracles that
Grace many hours of your life.

Turn your eager heart
Toward the Lord God who holds
Eternity in
His hands and you will surely
Find very great happiness.

Your lifetime, a gift
You should endeavor to use
To improve the lives
Of as many others as
You are possibly able.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, September 7, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   I am almost never bored.
2.   I know how to occupy my time.
3.   I can communicate through written language.
4.   I have access to many wonderful tools.
5.   I enjoy my time at home.

It is Friday again. I hope you have plans for a marvelous weekend. You should start things right by doing something creative that engages your heart, mind, and soul.

As a prompt, write about how gentleness impacts your life or if you are a visual artist create an image that embodies gentleness. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

I am so glad you chose to spend a few moments reading my blog. Thank you. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, please leave a comment. I hope you have enjoyed what you found here, if so, please consider following Chronicles.

Always,
Jo Ann

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