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Recognition_029

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Open notebook with handwritten notes discussing noise in the art industry, discernment, and a review of the movie "Marriage Story."
Title
Recognition_029
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on two pages, laying flat. The notebook has a light-colored cover with a visible binding spine, showing wear and use. The pages are cream-colored, and the text is in a dark ink, written in an expressive, somewhat messy cursive style. On the left page, the text discusses concepts like noise in the art industry and journalism, contemplating purpose and experience. On the right page, the discussion continues with the topics of discernment and information needs, before transitioning into a review of the movie "Marriage Story." The layout is informal and the handwriting is loose, conveying a personal and reflective tone.
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: "be adding to the noise of either the art INDUSTRY WORLD or journalism? There is a cacophony already. So much. And who does what we do? No one? Who in their right mind would take it on? Who has the experience, heart, vision, connections to do this? I can't think of anyone. So HERE my purpose is real. I'm not adding to conflict or the artifice of the art INDUSTRY. We are doing something, something"

Right Page: "real and earnest. And beautiful. ok. Now back to DISCERNMENT. This requires more information- an honest look at hard facts: money, time needed, who the teams would be, how much would fall on me.

MARRIAGE STORY we watched it last night. Directed by Noah Baumbach with Adam Driver and Scarlet Johansen. There was a lot of truth in it about the good, bad, and many ugly"
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