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Recognition_044

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Open notebook with handwritten text filling both pages in blue ink.
Title
Recognition_044
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image depicts an open notebook with handwritten text in blue ink on cream-colored pages. The notebook lies against a dark background, with the slightly uneven edges of the pages visible. The handwriting is cursive and flows across both pages, filling the space with varying line heights and spacing, adding a personal and informal touch to the text. Small frays and wrinkles are visible along the edges of the pages, suggesting the notebook may be well-used. The text is neatly written, occupying almost the entire visible portion of the pages.
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
We agreed to meet. He has my card, and I trust he will call or email.

This all put me immediately back into the fenced frame of mind I was in during the three years of conversations and interviews for one Bullet. The onpouring of grief from all concerned. The colossal wounds, the redirection of the lives of all concerned, including mine.

All this work these past 15 years - this intense outpouring of purpose, idealism, and hope has been my response to the tragedy. Meanwhile - this family, the McNulty's, with whom I am now forever entwined - has gone on. Without David, without Linda Beth, now without Dietz, and essentially without Gordon.

Jonathan was the one I interviewed - the one I got to know well, the one who wants to buy this house when we are ready to sell.
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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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