Journal entry and poem:
Photographs:
Decorative sign at Zaxby’s…
Another sign…
Malibu in parking lot…
Pansies…
Close up of pansies…
Another close up of pansies…
I am grateful:
1. Mom’s bone density test went well.
2. Lunch at Zaxby’s was delicious.
3. Mom liked the cup I bought her and it was a surprise even though she was with me.
4. The cleaning did not hurt much.
5. I only had two cavities.
I hope your Wednesday went well. Take a few moments to do something creative.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
My photographs are again from inside because the pollen levels are extremely high here and I have some respiratory problems.
Spring mug…
Easter M&M mug…
Spring mug…
Easter M&M mug…
Easter bunny…
My work area, because one of friends mentioned it…
I am grateful:
1. I have supportive friends who recognize my problems, but love me in spite of them.
2. Our appointment with our primary care doctor went well today.
3. We ate at Outback for lunch and had a free Bloomin’ Onion.
4. I did not delete my blogs and accounts as my first reaction to attack.
5. My headache eased off and my breathing improved after we came inside for the evening.
I hope your day was rewarding and that you did something creative.
Always,
Jo Ann
A story from a dream:
Photographs:
Wisteria…
Dogwood…
Wisteria…
Wisteria…
Blooms…
Blooms…
Wisteria…
I am grateful:
1. We stayed home today.
2. I had some interesting dreams that I remember.
3. I washed some clothes.
4. I received a great education.
5. I am still learning every day.
I hope you had a restful and peaceful Sunday. Take time to write down some of your thoughts even if you think they are not interesting. Writing you will discover your story.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Anole…
Camellias…
Natural streamers…
Light illuminating Yucca plants…
Such beauty…
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
A very heartfelt journal entry:
Photographs:
I caught a bit of beautiful sky…
Nature dressing in hot pink…
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.
Thank God Mom keeps an eye out for photos for me to shoot.
I found this lizard as Hope and I were going for our walk.
One of the last Camellias…
The beauty of yellow and white…
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
Journal entry:
Photographs:
New blooms…
More new blooms…
Flowering Quince…
Dandelion seed pod…
Squirrel…
Squirrel…
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
Journal entry:
Photographs:
My great-niece, Sydney, being silly with a pillow.
Squirrel…
Dogwood getting ready to bloom…
Spring awaits…
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
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Bunnies…
Small bunnies…
Egg jewelry jar…
Bush…
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
Journal entry:
Photographs:
Cedar…
Camellia with bug…
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
Journal entry:
Some photographs:
Hope…
Camellia bush…
Concrete pig…
Stream of light on trees…
Daffodils…
Moon before night…
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
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