Creativity Project Year Two-Day 27

Journal entry:

Apprenticeship

It is
A bit late to
Be learning the secrets
Of my Mom’s country cooking, but
I am beginning to appreciate
The fact there may be little more
Time to acquire the skills
With her help so
I cook

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, February 4, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   No phone calls woke me this morning.
2.   I found an appropriate photographer’s vest on Amazon.
3.   Mom offered to get the vest and battery for my Valentine’s Day gift.
4.   I was able to reschedule my appointment.
5.   Mom and I worked together to prepare supper.

I enjoyed my Monday. I hope your day was also pleasant. Now I encourage you to employ your imagination and create something wonderful. Maybe you can inspire someone else with your work.

As a prompt, write about an apprenticeship you have participated in. Maybe you acquired your knowledge years ago, but you remember your teacher well. Maybe you are the teacher. Write about your experiences. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

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Always,
Jo Ann

Creativity Project Year Two-Day 11

Journal entry:

Incredible Responsibility

I never needed
To ask anyone for help
Because she always
Took care of all my problems
With complete dedication.

Now the tables have
Turned and I am left in charge
Of her total care,
I feel quite inadequate
To take care of everything.

I promised brother
I would do my very best
And fully intend
To do so, but I am quite
Overwhelmed by her great need.

I pray God be with
Me every step of the way,
Guiding my hands, heart,
Mind, and soul, directing me
In all the things I should do.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, January 19, 2013

I am grateful:

1.   I do not have to live alone.
2.   My Mom and the dogs share my life.
3.   I remembered to mail the power bill.
4.   I was able to get gas for the truck today.
5.   Leigh came to get the garbage and visited a while.

My day was quite busy and a bit nerve wracking. I hope yours was less problematic. Before you complete this day I urge you to spend time creating. It is a splendid way to finish off your day. You will enjoy it and might encourage or inspire someone else.

As a prompt, write about a responsibility that sometimes seems a bit overwhelming. Maybe it is your job, caring for your children, caring for a parent, or keeping your household in order… Write a poem, story, journal entry, or note about the struggle and the triumph. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

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Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 312

Journal entry:

The following poem answers the prompt at Poetic Asides. I recommend you visit that site should you need inspiration.

Unmerited Kindness

Overwhelmed by His mercy,
I stand strong against the winds
Of change trying to
Take me down with cruelty,
God’s grace uplifts me.

I am cherished, beloved,
Understanding is lavished
On me every day,
Jesus manifests blessing
And benevolence.

Overwhelmed by His mercy,
I raise my heart to praise Him,
I am fortunate,
I am loved unstintingly
By the Creator.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, November 16, 2012

Photographs:

I am grateful:

1.   Mom was well enough to stay home alone.
2.   I remembered the check before I got all the way to town.
3.   My milkshake was delicious.
4.   I had the charger for my BlackBerry.
5.   I got the truck unloaded without any assistance.

I hope you had a wonderful Friday, mine was a bit mixed up, but I got through it. I am so glad I am able to spend some time exercising my creativity. Will you do the same? I am sure it will enrich your day.

My prompt for you is to write about a challenge you faced during your day and how you overcame it. You might want to write a poem, story, or journal entry. Whatever you write, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you found your time here enjoyable. Perhaps you would like to follow Chronicles and/or leave me a comment. I really appreciate your input.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 187

Journal entry:

My Praise

Praise God in Heaven
For His benevolent grace
Shown to me always;
He holds me in His hands and
Sets happiness in my heart.

Each day accounted
To me is blessed by His love;
He makes glorious
Every fast passing moment
With all His sweet compassion.

Praise God in Heaven
For He is magnificent;
The great Creator
Endows me with much talent
And full creativity.

Jesus gives me hope
That the ending of my days
Will be beautiful;
All struggle will cease for me,
I will know Him as myself.

Praise God in Heaven
For His benevolent grace
Shown to me always;
He holds me in His hands and
Sets happiness in my heart.

Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, July 14, 2012

Photographs:

My birthday cake…

The roses Laura brought me…

Close up of rose…

I am thankful:

1.   Alex called me.
2.   Linda came to share my birthday cake.
3.   Laura took me out for supper and we had some wonderful conversation.
4.   Many of my friends wished me Happy Birthday.
5.   Mom shared the day with me.

I hope your Saturday was refreshing and relaxing. I am getting this posted very late because my day was full. I hope you will take some time to do something creative now.

For your prompt, write about a gift you have received that you treasure. Describe the details about it. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your creation in the comments.

Thank you for visiting my blog. If you wish please leave me a comment. I value your feedback.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project-Day 72

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

365 Creativity Project-Day 52

Journal entry:

Some photographs:

Squirrel…

Squirrel…

Squirrel…

Squirrel…

Flowers…

I am grateful:

1.   My best friend, Reba, called me this morning and we talked a while.
2.   Reba bought a camper and will be able to enjoy it with her husband, Rob.
3.   The storms last night did not cause any damage.
4.   Hope and I walked a mile.
5.   Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.

I hope each of you had a fine Thursday and accomplished something creative during your day.

Always,
Jo Ann

365 Creativity Project–Day 25

My journal entry:

Some pictures:

The National Historic Site near my psychiatrist’s office.

Fig trees at dusk.

Camellia.

Camellia and bud.

I am so glad this day went well. There were a few idiots out driving, but I am always prepared for their exploits. We had an awesome lunch at Hudson’s Hickory House. I woke up craving barbecue, so we went there. Mom recommended that I get a coleslaw to go with my pork plate, and it made the meal even better.

I hope your Friday was pleasant, and wish you a peaceful weekend full of creative energy.

Always,
Jo Ann

Beginning A Project For 2012

I am hoping to accomplish something creative every day forward for the year. Much of this will entail writing, but there will be some artwork, photography, crafts, and whatever else I come up with.

For today I took a picture of the books I am reading daily:

The two at the bottom I am reading aloud with my Mom as a Bible study. Our church is doing Read The Bible For Life this year, and although I do not attend, we are participating in the study. The other five I chose to read this year for personal edification.

The following is a scan of the hand written journal entry I made this evening:

I mentioned my new Invicta watch and I guess I should show you what it looks like:

I chatted with Alex a bit today and learned he is enjoying Hawaii. He has begun writing again, which I think is marvelous because Alex is very talented.

I am running out of time so this will be my creation for today. Stay tuned for more as the days go by.

Always,
Jo Ann

Some Random Things You May Not Know About Me…

1.   I love my steak medium rare.
2.   I could spend unlimited amounts of money on books and eBooks.
3.   I treat my puppy dog, Hope, as if she is my second child.
4.   I am a very good editor and once published a magazine.
5.   I love electronic gadgets: computers, iPods, BlackBerry cellphones, Nikon digital cameras, digital video cameras, and my Kindle.
6.   I collect so many things my room is overly cluttered.
7.   I love my son, Alex, so much that it is often overwhelming.
8.   I don’t believe in buying songs from iTunes, but always buy my music on CD.
9.   I am a perfectionist, not a good thing at all, as it keeps me from trying things at times.
10.  I am very loyal, trusting, and love my friends and family very deeply.
11.   I have a slow temper, but once I am angry I can hold a grudge for a long time.
12.  I sometimes have a very dirty mouth, usually when angry.
13.  I hate to cook, but am quite good at it.
14.  My favorite color is red.
15.  The Rolling Stones are my favorite Rock stars and I have seen them in concert twice.
16.  I watch very little television and find it very irritating.
17.  I am a Christian, but have moderate attitudes.
18.  I have never flown on an airplane.
19.  I am very good at entertaining myself and almost never become bored.
20. I take care of my 81 year old mother who has Parkinson’s Disease and other maladies.
21.  I believe all people have unlimited creativity and special talents.
22. I love art and can draw and paint a bit.
23. I almost always wear Nikes.
24. I have had the same email address over ten years.
25. Some people say I am a talented writer, but I have not written creatively in a while.

My Scores on the Alcohol Test…

Bourbon
Congratulations! You’re 109 proof, with specific scores in beer (60) , wine (66), and liquor (95). Screw all that namby-pamby chick stuff, you’re going straight for the bottle and a shot glass! It’ll take more than a few shots of Wild Turkey or 99 Bananas before you start seeing pink elephants. You know how to handle your alcohol, and yourself at parties.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

You scored higher than 44% on proof
You scored higher than 90% on beer index
You scored higher than 93% on wine index
You scored higher than 93% on liquor index

Go here to take it yourself: The Alcohol Knowledge Test. The best score I have seen so far is on Paste and Color by MCP herself.

Smiles,
Jo Ann