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Recognition_045

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Open journal with handwritten text and colorful striped paper featuring circular photos.
Title
Recognition_045
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open journal with a handwritten entry on the left page. The journal is bound in a dark brown cover, and the pages appear to be cream-colored. The handwritten text is in blue ink. To the right, partially underneath the written page, is a colorful paper with red, green, and white horizontal stripes. On top, there are decorative circular cutouts featuring photos of people. The journal is set against a black background.
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
Johathan was open, honest, unguarded with me.

And now in this journal started because of a seemingly random recognition of myself in a Romanov Countress, concludes with Jonathan McNulty. I almost hear Linda + Beth speaking to me again. "Please talk to each other."

When David was killed, I felt deeply the recognition that his death in my front yard was going to be grappled with.

Now, 14 years after the murder, there's Jon.

What do I recognize?
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