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Karen Blessen Journals

Something Beautiful

Item

Open scrapbook with abstract face painting and handwritten text.
Title
Something Beautiful
Alternative Title
Something Beautiful
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2020
Description
The image shows an open scrapbook with two pages visible. The left page features an abstract painting of a face with a blue background, pink cheeks, orange nose, and hair with mixed colors of orange and pink. Below the painting, there is a cut-out photograph of three individuals standing outdoors, two men and a woman in the middle, all wearing caps and casual attire. The right page contains handwritten text in black ink on off-white paper, with several lines crossed out. At the top, there are various colorful tabs and slips labeled "FORGIVENESS" and "TIK TOK". In the bottom right corner, there's a small photograph of trees against a bright sky.
Dates Completed
August 23, 2020 - November 29, 2020
Keywords
Beauty; Thoughts on beauty; Something Beautiful; Ray-Mel Cornelius; Snowflake painting; David McNulty; Murder; Aging; Kelly’s mother; Sparky the cat; Love; Invisible communication; Love knows no distance; Beautiful collage; Quilt collage; Personal nature; Initiative; Choice; Transience; Once in forever; Marriage; Eye contact; Tender mercies; Cat art; Janelle; Lea; TikTok; Forgiveness; Commitment; COMMITMENT Lesson; 29 Pieces; Other shore; UNL suicide project; Drawing; Suicide sketches; Final art; Biden election; Kamala Harris; Glitter metaphor; Photos; Sparky
Transcription
with Kelly's Mom, I must totally depend on the invisible as a way to connect with and comfort her. We cannot talk, confusions or touch or see one another due to COVID-19. I can write mantrams, say prayers, comfort her son, honor her with kind words and happy memories. I can honor her by trying to imagine what her life may have been like. Married to Kelly's dad.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
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