Recognition_040
Item
- Title
- Recognition_040
- Alternative Title
- Recognition
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2019
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on the left page and a colorful illustration with printed text on the right page. The left page contains cursive blue ink writing detailing a personal narrative. The handwriting covers most of the page, slightly tilting and filling gaps towards the edges. The right page depicts a square illustration, predominantly in red and orange tones. Above the illustration, there is text printed on a red background. The illustration itself shows two figures lying upside-down on a checkered floor, with a blue nightstand and lamp nearby. Additional text is within the illustration.
- 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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Left page: "dressed in a red satin cocktail dress with rhinestone covered high platform shoes. The waiter came over and said to me 'You and I know each other.' He was standing with his back to a window so I couldn't see more than a silhouette of his face. He could see I was struggling to recognize him. He said 'I'm Jon McNulty.' I stood up and we embraced like a mother and child who hadn't seen each other in 16 years which we hadn't. He was our waiter. He is nearly 50 now - still tall and handsome like [above text partially cut off and missing context]."
Right page: "Not all sisters are born to us, life saves some for along the way.
some moments become memories, some friends become family." - 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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