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Recognition_038

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An open notebook with personal handwritten messages in red, black, and blue ink.
Title
Recognition_038
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image depicts an open notebook with two pages visible. The left page contains handwritten text in red ink, presenting a personal message that appears informal and friendly. It starts with "Dear Karen" and ends with a smiley face doodle. The right page contains text written in black and blue ink, discussing thoughts on teasing and personal reflections dated December 26, 2019. The handwriting on this page is more dense compared to the left page, with some words underlined for emphasis. The notebook pages are white with slightly uneven edges, suggesting it might be handmade or personalized.
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: Dear Karen- From my grandmother to my mother to me to you with love, Gretchen Do whatever you want with it :)

Right Page: stupidity or hypocrisy. Teasing someone because they have red hair or a big ass, or clothes that don't match always makes me uneasy. Someone is throwing darts masquerading as a tease. But then. Others are different. For some, teasing is an act of affection and recognition. To each his own.

Dec. 26, 2019 The birthday was sweet. Kelly wrote the card on the next page. There are such sweet and tender moments in this
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