Recognition_036
Item
- Title
- Recognition_036
- Alternative Title
- Recognition
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2019
- Description
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The image shows an open sketchbook with a cream-colored background. On the left page, there are two photographs. The top photograph features a brightly colored living room with a white couch adorned with red and white pillows, a decorative vase, and various artworks on the wall. The bottom photograph depicts a festive dining table covered with a red cloth. On the table is a large bowl of dessert topped with strawberries, surrounded by decorations and two lit candles. Handwritten notes beside the photographs read "The House. Holiday 2019." and an arrow labeled "TRIFLE" pointing to the dessert.
The right page is filled with handwritten text in black ink with sections obscured by black redactions. The notes appear to be reflective, dated "12.18.19" and talk about a personal experience and observations on conversations. - 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
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12.18.19
Tomorrow is my birthday No. 08,
Today began calmly - lunch with [redacted]. Like most conversations with many men - the conversation was about him. Friendly. No questions, no curiosity about me. The only time anything about me came up is when I brought something up. So many people are conversational narcissists. Person A speaks. Person B listens. Person A speaks again. Person B listens then infers something about themselves. - 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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