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Recognition_004

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Open notebook with handwritten text on two pages in black ink.
Title
Recognition_004
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on two pages. The pages are off-white with visible page texture and are bound in the center. The left page has a paperclip holding it at the bottom, and part of a black and white striped pattern is visible on the edge. The handwriting is in black ink, has a casual and slightly cursive style, with each side having different content. The background is dark, providing contrast to the notebook.
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
Left page: I've said: "I know you." "We were together." "I will spend this life with you." "That's me." "Who are you? I remember you."

And I've felt: An inexplicable opening of the heart when someone I've known- like Phoebe- is at a particular age or with Phoebe- walked up the steps of the store.

Right page: "I know you." "I remember you." "We've been together before." "I loved you before."

With Kelly-the inexplicable recognition of the person I'd spend my life with.

Many- or all of us have these experiences.

A dream of a life that would be outside of Columbus, Nebraska, while still holding it close.

Certain things happen: Interesting work A Pulitzer
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