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Recognition_026

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Open notebook with handwritten notes on board decisions and ideas.
Title
Recognition_026
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image displays an open notebook on a dark surface. The notebook has two visible pages filled with handwritten notes. The left page contains a paragraph discussing board decisions and is written in a slightly slanted cursive style. The right page is divided into sections: at the top, it lists "Board Likes" with numbered points, followed by a section titled "Cooking." The handwriting is consistent throughout, with slightly uneven lines, adding a casual, personal touch. The notebook is secured with paperclips at the edge.
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: "The Board then discussed this on Saturday. By then, I began to have second thoughts about how to do a 'RED' photo series without appearing wasteful of resources and megalomaniacal. Is there a way to do the above, which sounds fun and playful, while also expressing gratitude, a review of what we're given, etc?"

Right Page: "Board Likes:

Party
Photo series if it strikes the chord of playful, grateful, mission related.
Book
Board helping with donations.
_______ (line)

Cooking All these ideas are cooking in my head & body. And once again, it feels like 'Here she goes again.'"
Rights
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