Recognition_003
Item
- Title
- Recognition_003
- Alternative Title
- Recognition
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2019
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with two pages filled with handwritten text. The paper is slightly off-white with visible binding in the center. The handwriting is in dark ink and appears casual, with slight variations in size and slant, suggesting a personal, reflective journal entry. No illustrations or additional markings are present on the pages, emphasizing the written content. The top left corner of the left page notes the date, "Sept. 14, 2019," followed by contemplative thoughts about "8 baby elephants" and themes of "recognition" and "connection." The right page discusses encounters with people, mentioning individuals caught in a "historic photo."
- Dates Completed
- September 16, 2019 - December 26, 2019
- Keywords
- Recognize; Recognition; Self; Other; Connection; Mystery; Romanov dynasty; Russia; “I know you”; Opening of the heart; Closing of the heart; Costume ball; Tsar Nicholas II; Empress Alexandria; Destiny; Safety; Known; Unknown; Landmarks; Opportunity; “Die with my boots on”; Knee replacement; Body Shop; Joint replacement; Trump; Impeachment; Amber Guyger; Verdict; Conflict; News moratorium; Labrador Retriever; Surgery; Good dog; Body shop philosophy; Dov Baer of Mezhirech; Path to the infinite; Texas Art Educator Conference; Galveston; Countess Keller; Autumn; Neighborhood; Robert Massie; Catherine the Great; Women; Political alliance; Time traveling souls; Art educator conference; Lincoln; Nebraska; Richard Graham; LOVE Library; Bequest; Journals; UNL; Types of recognition; 29 Pieces; Covid-19; Marriage; True love; Relationship; Learning; Giving; Awe; Humility; Habitation; Margaret Atwood; Sunny summers; DOT; Soul Rep; South Dallas Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s; Remnants; RED; Jim; Conversational narcissists; 68th birthday; Kimono; Gretchen; Nike; Kelly; Jonathan McNulty; Toulouse; Christmas night; One Bullet; Forever entwined
- Transcription
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Left Page: "Sept. 14, 2019 Evening. Still considering. 8 baby elephants. Would I/ do I want them. Yes? No? What happens to them if I don't patiently, willingly, creatively take care of them? A new journal. One of the things on my mind is RECOGNITION. The deep mysterious recognition of history and connection with someone or someplace. It's happened a handful of times in my life."
Right Page: "Some are people who've remained/are close in my life. Others were caught in a glance. One is in a historic photo from the last era of the Romanov dynasty. All have caught me off guard - with no expectation or search. Kelly Dana Phoebe Ed K. A little girl in India A vendor in India Countess Kellin in a photo of the last costume ball of the Romanovs." - 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.
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