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Recognition_013

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An open journal with a photo of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on the left page and handwritten cursive text on the right.
Title
Recognition_013
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image depicts an open journal spread. On the left page, there is a pasted photograph of a woman wearing an elaborate, ornate costume that includes a long, patterned gown and a headdress. The background of the photograph appears to be a room with a decorative wall. Beneath the photo is a label that reads, "The Tsar's wife Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanov." The surrounding area of the page has an orange marbled background.

The right page contains handwritten text in cursive, covering most of the page. The page has a slightly uneven, torn edge on the right side, suggesting it might be a personal journal or diary entry. The handwriting is neat but dense, with annotations in a smaller script interspersed throughout.
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
And I also know the path to the infinite, through earnest prayer, endeavors that serve, generosity of spirit, connection with the divine, creativity and forgiveness. Withdrawal from the minutiae of conflicts, open communication, love and kindness.

Jump to today Nov. 14, 2019. Galveston, TX! The knee was healed enough to drive to Galveston, hang out for dinner with the crew, and get back to the hotel for a very good night's sleep. Record cold in Galveston today.

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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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