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Recognition_030

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An open notebook with handwritten text on both pages, discussing marriage and relationship dynamics.
Title
Recognition_030
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open notebook against a black background. Both pages are filled with handwritten text in a cursive style, using black ink on cream-colored paper. The left page discusses emotions and responses related to marriage, including themes of loyalty and resentment. The right page appears to ponder consequences and experiences within a relationship. The pages are slightly curled, and the edges of the notebook are visible, with a noticeable black mark on the bottom left corner of the left page.
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: "emotions + responses that a marriage taps into: deep resentments, deep connections, questions of loyalty and support, how far gone is too far gone? The characters voiced the raw truths that erupt between two connected people. "I can't stand to look at you." "Every day I wish you were died." "You only think of yourself." There was a child involved-torn between two people who loved him."

Right page: "where does a couple go after all the ugliness has been thrown out in the open? Should the ugliness be thrown into the open? What is gained? two people...in the ring with one another..pounding away, inflicting devastating, incurable lethal wounds, falling to the floor, because one gets knocked out first. Why? Can we not all admit"
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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