Recognition_019

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An open journal with a fall photograph on one side and handwritten notes on the other.

Title: Recognition_019
Alternative Title: Recognition
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2019
Description: The image shows a two-page spread from an open journal. On the left page, there is a photograph showing a fall scene with trees shedding their leaves, lining a suburban street under a clear blue sky. The trees display autumn colors of orange and brown. The photograph is mounted on a light blue paper adorned with a pattern of golden clouds. Below the photograph, handwritten text reads "neighborhood Autumn 2019."

The right page features more handwritten entries in black ink. The page is filled with notes detailing a personal experience, with certain phrases referencing air travel and mobility challenges. The journal edges appear slightly worn, suggesting usage and handling over time.
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: someone in the future.
Who will he or she be?

Dec 5, 2019
Dallas. Flight was good.
God! Airports. So much schlepping at Epply and
again at Love. [Redacted] doesn't do well with
the long walks and
is too proud to be pushed around in a wheelchair.

In Lincoln, the topic
of Recognition came up several times in conversations
with Richard Graham.
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: Journal Home
Relation: Image Gallery