This month marks a year that I have volunteered to create the Sweetwater Camera Club’s pages in the Chapel Hill News & Views. Over time the task has become easier. I enjoy the work. I also update the website of Sweetwater Camera Club. Here are the Contest Winners Page and the Featured Members Page for this month.
I hope the club will choose to have me continue in my position for a long time.
Always,
Jo Ann
If you are buying electronics, such as computers, I highly recommend you buy from Sam's Club. I have used HP products bought in their stores for years now and have gotten good service from all of them. One advantage of buying there is their Electronic Help Desk or Tech Experts. For the life of your product you receive free technical support from them. I have found them very knowledgeable and able to assist with a variety of problems. Another advantage of buying at Sam's Club is their excellent and affordable warranty plans that cover your products after the manufacturer's warranty has expired. I have used these services and been very pleased. These two advantageous services have saved me a great deal of trouble and expense. Any electronics you buy at Sam's Club are eligible for these programs. Check them out next
When I speak of their Electronic Help Desk or Tech Experts being helpful, I am not just complimenting them unreasonably. Within the last week they have helped me solve computer problems with both my Windows 7 and Windows Vista machines. The finger print scanner on my Windows 7 machine had quit working a few weeks ago and I finally called Sam's Help Desk. The technician helped me uninstall the old software, download a newer version from HP, download drivers, and get the scanner working properly again. My Mom's Windows Vista machine would not start Windows and I called them. They advised me to power cycle the laptop by removing the battery, unplugging it, and holding down the power button. Then we ran a system utility that I had already run without power cycling the machine. It found disk errors this second time and repaired the computer. Now it works properly again. They are very helpful and courteous. A plus is that they are based here and speak English well. This is a free program offered to anyone who buys any electronics from Sam's Club. Maybe you would know these things without assistance, but I find it great to have an ally in keeping my equipment running properly.time you are going to make a purchase. Their prices are also very competitive.
Earlier this year I had a power supply fail on a machine that was beyond manufacturer's warranty. I called it in to Sam's Club technicians and because I had their extended warranty they free overnight shipped me a brand new one without charge. This is another example of how good their service programs are.
No company is perfect, but I have been buying equipment from Sam’s Club since the early nineties. Their products and services have always exceeded my expectations in quality and reliability. I give them my highest recommendation.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Higher
I rise…
And you cannot
Keep me down because I
Am being lifted up by God
Who supplies my every need through His great
Abundant love given freely
With no payment required
Of me ever
I rise…
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
I am grateful:
1. We have almost enough award dollars to buy a tablet.
2. I read quite a bit through the night.
3. I took a nap this morning.
4. Alex is working on a mind map of his story.
5. Laura came by this evening.
This Tuesday was a very good day. I hope you accomplished things you wanted today. If you will devote some time to your creativity, you will find it has many rewards. Your communication with others can enhance their lives. Your gifts are many, use them wisely.
As a prompt, write about something that moves you higher. This could be a person, your spirituality, an accomplishment, whatever moves you to write a poem, story, or journal entry. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Dilemma
I procrastinate,
Because I am unsure of
What the future will
Bring, but indecisiveness
Can become very costly.
I wish I could know
Without a shadow of doubt
That buying something
Now is better than waiting,
But I have no guarantee.
So I hesitate,
Thinking the purchase over,
Measuring value
Against what I believe may
Be upgraded in future.
Technology has
Been changing so rapidly
I am unwilling
To spend money on something
That will be soon obsolete.
Yet I want very
Badly to have the device,
I cannot decide
What it is I should really
Do and the prices vary.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Monday, May 27, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I managed to get up fairly early.
2. I decided to cook my concoction for lunch.
3. I vacuumed the floors.
4. Mom’s best friend, June, came to visit.
5. I told Leigh we had a lot of trash and she decided to come get it.
My Memorial Day was wonderful. I hope your day was fantastic. Now take a few minutes to create work that will last beyond the temporary. You undoubtedly have talent, so use it. The world awaits your effort.
As a prompt, write about indecisiveness. Maybe you are not plagued with it as I am… Tell your story. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Fervent Prayer
Dear Lord, in the highest,
Please watch over me.
Dear Lord, be my shelter,
Keep me from agony.
Dear Lord, I’m not worthy,
That You should care for me.
Dear Lord, please have patience,
Never abandon me.
Dear Lord, oh most holy,
My shepherd always be.
Dear Lord, never leave me,
My God forever be.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I slept well last night and did not have horrifying dreams.
2. I had Oreos and cold milk for breakfast.
3. I was give a poem on my drive into town.
4. Mom suggested I pick up something for supper so we had Subway sandwiches.
5. Scrivener was on sale for half price on Amazon, and I finally decided to give in and get it.
I had a very pleasant Wednesday. I hope your day was also enjoyable. If you have a few minutes to spare, I suggest you do something creative. It could be writing, drawing, photography, crafting, painting, whatever appeals to you. I know it will enrich your life, and it will probably ease your stress.
As a prompt, write a simple song in praise of something or someone. This does not have to be intricate, just a short exclamation. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
If you are a writer and in need of some software to help with your work, I understand Scrivener is very good. It is on sale for $20.00 which is half price. I am sharing the link to Amazon for your convenience: Scrivener on Amazon. I have not used the software yet, but I have been meaning to buy it for some time and just did not think I could afford the $40.00. At this price I snapped it up. You can visit Scrivener at Literature and Latte to read about the program.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Poetic Gift
The writer does not
Pick the poem all alone,
The poem chooses
The poet to bring it to
Life and proper conclusion.
The words come upon
The poet in fits and starts,
Not at all at once,
Giving ample chances for
Developing lines that sing.
The practice becomes
Fertile ground for works of art
That visit poets
With greater frequency when
The lines are written daily.
Almost every man,
Woman, or child can receive
The infinite gift
Of poetry, but only
Some accept that destiny.
No, the writer does
Not pick the poem alone,
But is chosen by
The poem that wishes to
Be born to the waiting world.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, April 20, 2013
I am grateful:
1. New opportunities arrive as needed.
2. Friends support my efforts and inspire me.
3. Life is rich, though I am not financially wealthy.
4. Penny still seems to enjoy living despite her frailty.
5. I got some extra rest today.
It was a quiet Saturday here. I hope your day brought you happiness. Did you take time to work creatively already? If not, I encourage you to get busy and expend some imaginative energy. You have so much to share with the world if you will only make an effort.
As a prompt, write about how you feel technology could be used to solve the problems with which society wrestles. Perhaps you have the idea that could help us all locked inside you. Free write, or write a poem, story, or journal entry and share a link to your work in the comments below.
Thanks so much for taking time to read my blog. I hope you will return often, but you might also want to subscribe to Chronicles by entering your email address in the space provided above. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
I combined prompts from NaPoWriMo and Poetic Asides to inspire the following poem. If you need a spark to get your muse working, check out those sites.
In Case Of Rudeness
Usually I
Will express myself fully
And do what is best,
But when people are very
Rude, I only walk away.
I do not believe
Being confrontational
Adds anything to
The resulting outcome, so
I remove myself quickly.
My leaving does not
Signify the rudeness won,
It just means I will
Not let my anger carry
Me away in their presence.
Without any doubt,
I am little prepared for
Impolite people,
Who are disrespectful of
Anyone and everyone.
Thankfully, I know
The limits of my temper
And rapidly move
Myself out of target range,
So I am not explosive.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, April 11, 2013
I am grateful:
1. Alex and I had a really good conversation this morning.
2. I did not have anything to do outside the house until evening.
3. Mom was sweet about my having to go to the SCC meeting.
4. The storms were not as severe as I expected.
5. I had the perfect inspiration for my poem this evening.
I had a pretty good Thursday, all things considered. I hope your day was very pleasant. Before you get busy with something else, engage your creativity produce a work of artistic excellence. You have the talent within you to make a wonder to share with the world.
As a prompt, write about the last time technology malfunctioned and caused turmoil in your life. If you write a poem, story, journal entry, or anything else in answer to this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments.
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Always,
Jo Ann
I do not have a journal entry for you today. Instead I have the beginning of a story. One that could happen to any of us. My character just happens to be the unfortunate one…
My poem is in answer to the prompts at NaPoWriMo and Poetic Asides. I combined the challenges, but you certainly do not have to do as I have done. Just follow the links for inspiration.
Ample Prospect
I am
Plus sized in more
Ways than you even think
Body, mind, personality;
Plus sized.
You might
Think me a bit
Unattractive, but just
Give me an opportunity
To shine.
I will
Really surprise
You with intelligence,
God given talent that exceeds
Belief.
Take heart,
I will never
Disappoint you because
I am more than you expected;
God blessed.
I am
Plus sized in more
Ways than you even think
Body, mind, personality;
Plus sized.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, April 5, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I stayed up all night working, just lost track of time.
2. I finished the new Sweetwater Camera Club Featured Members page for the May issue of the Chapel Hill News & Views.
3. I designed this page from a blank template in InDesign CS6.
4. My mentor was pleased with my work.
5. The publisher was happy with it too.
This is the page. The blank space at the bottom is for advertisements that the publisher will add.
I have had an extremely long Friday and am late getting this done, but it has been very rewarding. I hope your day was good. I encourage you to engage your imagination and create something to amuse the world. I know you have the ability if you will only use your creativity.
As a prompt, write about a situation in which words could go amiss. You might write a poem, a story, or a journal entry. This lends itself to tragedy or humor, which will you choose? Please leave a link to your work in the comments below should you use this prompt.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I apologize for my lateness with this entry. I could blame it on my mile walk with my puppy dog, Hope, except it was a tremendous joy. I hope you will find your way back here again, but you might want to enter your email address in the space provided above and subscribe to updates from Chronicles. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave me a comment.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Stormy Weather
Thunder
Rolling over
Us like they are bowling
In Heaven and my poor puppy
Dog, Hope, is frantic with apprehension.
She wants me to make room for her
In my lap, but I am
Busy just now,
Thunder…
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, March 23, 2013
I am grateful:
1. Penny seems a little better.
2. My computer is not broken.
3. Best Buy had a workable power adapter.
4. Mom rode to town with me.
5. I am able to post tonight.
This Saturday has been a bit taxing, as always happens when my technology does not work as it should. I hope your day was relaxing and filled with happiness. Get yourself in gear and create something. You have unlimited resources of imagination at your disposal. Do not waste time in self doubt. I believe you have the talent to do marvelous things if you only apply yourself.
As a prompt, write about the weather where you are. You know we often converse about the weather in small talk, so just create a poem, story, or journal entry that explores the subject. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Hoke Smith, my instructor and president of the SCC, at Clinton Preserve.
Prevalent
In my life things go
Up, down, and all around,
Keeping me always
Guessing what will happen next,
Wondering about my success.
In my life I may
Never predict the outcomes,
But things have a way
Of working beneficially
Often quite surprisingly.
In my life I am
Not ever in full control,
But God always knows
His exact purposes with
Every event that happens.
In my life I make
The best of what I’m given
Trying to accept
The good along with the bad
With very little complaint.
In my life I count
Myself very fortunate
Because Jesus holds
My moments, hours, days, months, years,
Within His capable hands.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I did not have nightmares.
2. Outlook worked well enough for me to send out email, after giving some difficulty.
3. Norma was able to fix what I messed up on the webpage.
4. I am able to admit my mistakes.
5. Mom enjoyed the supper I cooked.
I hope your Wednesday was pleasant. My day was worthwhile. I encourage you to engage in some creative effort, as I have done. I find it a good way to relax. You may enjoy it too.
As a prompt, write about your life in a reflective way. Pick any topic that suits your imagination. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Be Aware
Wherever you are,
You are surrounded by love
Given so freely
By many who hold you in
The center of their soft hearts.
You are the apple
Of at least one somebody’s
Eye without question,
You may be unaware of
The person who holds you dear.
Even should you doubt,
Even should you have questions,
Love enfolds you in
Layers of great compassion
That will never desert you.
You may go searching
Fearing you will never find
The love of your life,
But believe he or she is
Near, you will surely find them.
Love is yours to be
Savored throughout existence,
It is always there
Enveloping you within
Its rich sweetness forever.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
I am grateful:
1. Electronic devices allow me to retain connection to friends and family around the world.
2. Technology has made great advances in my lifetime.
3. I remember when communication was more difficult.
4. I still have the old skills although I have adopted newer ones.
5. Reading and writing are still prominent.
This Wednesday was a bit of a disappointment because my packages did not arrive, but it ended well. I hope your day was rewarding and you accomplished much of what you wished. Now, before you finish the day, exercise your imagination and create something that will benefit you and others in the world. When you express your vision and share it, you enlighten others who may need to see as you do.
As a prompt, write a poem, story, or journal entry using some or all of the words: orders, supposed, packages, effort, linger, encounter, momentary, claimed, resting, commonly, surrounded, compassion. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
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Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Intricacy
Sometimes I wonder
How things have come to be as
They exist today,
We started out with so much
Less than we have presently.
People are growing
In greater complexity
With each passing day,
Aided by technology
That advances very fast.
Would those who lived just
One hundred years ago be
Totally surprised
By who we have now become
And the magic we perform?
Some days I even
Find myself almost amazed
By accomplishments
I am able to make with
Computer technology.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I am caught up with my Bible reading.
2. I talked to Jeremy today.
3. I stayed home.
4. The tractor was picked up for service.
5. I thought to check Mom’s handicap placard and will be able to renew it before it expires on January 30th.
I hope your Tuesday was pleasant. Before you pack this day away as history take time to create something. You can write, paint, draw, take a photograph, or do whatever appeals to you.
As a prompt, write about how mood effects your creativity. Do you let your mood keep you from creating or do you work in spite of your feelings? When you are happy are you more imaginative or is it in somber moods when you create more? Write a poem, story, journal entry, or note to elaborate on later. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
Thank you for spending your time here. Please share your comments with me. If you enjoyed your visit, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Meandering Thoughts
Wondering,
Wandering mind,
Wide ranging over
A variety of things
Leading in directions
That are new, different
Taking me to places never
Known, never experienced
In the totality of my life.
If I open my heart, soul,
To explore challenges
I have not faced in
Times before now
I can accomplish
Things beyond
My wildest
Dreams.
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Thursday, January 17, 2013
I am grateful:
1. The dietitian called and I gave her some information.
2. I decided to call Mom’s doctor’s office and ask them to fax the lab results to me.
3. My fax machine worked.
4. I did not have to drive to town.
5. Mom enjoyed the supper I prepared this evening.
This was a very good Thursday for me. I hope your day was also pleasant. I opened up my imagination and created something, you can do the same thing if only you make an effort. I know you have the ability to accomplish whatever you desire. No one can stop you.
As a prompt, write about your experience with technology. You could write a poem, story, journal entry, or note that tells about your past or current relationship with the devices that permeate our world. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
Thanks so much for coming here and reading my thoughts. Should you have something to share with me, leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here, please consider subscribing to Chronicles.
Always,
Jo Ann
Journal entry:
Destined
Purpose
Is not always
Easily discerned, but
Each of us is given tasks to
Accomplish in our lives if we will but
Concentrate upon our efforts
And realize God has
Requirements He
Gives us
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, January 12, 2013
I am grateful:
1. I had energy to make it through this day.
2. I left early enough.
3. I was dressed appropriately.
4. I won the free ticket to Nikon School.
5. Mom decided to buy a GPS and I now feel confident to go to new places.
6. The fraudulent charge on my bank account did not go through.
7. I will have enough money to pay my phone bills.
8. I took the remote for my camera and learned how to use it.
9. I had a safe trip to the Waverly and back.
10. Mom got upset with me, but we worked it out.
I had an excellent Saturday although I found a letter we received troublesome. I hope your day met your expectations. If you have not already exercised your creativity, I recommend you do it now. Maybe you could make a habit of doing one or more creative things each day. Devoting yourself to the task will enrich your life and you will be surprised how much you accomplish.
As a prompt, write about purpose. You may feel you have a grand purpose or none at all. Elaborate on your thoughts in a poem, story, journal entry, or note to expand on a later date. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
I am very grateful you chose to visit my blog. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share with me, please leave a comment. Should you desire to, please follow Chronicles for future updates. Do come back to visit again.
Always,
Jo Ann
