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Recognition_047

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Open journal with handwritten text, colorful striped sheets on the right.
Title
Recognition_047
Alternative Title
Recognition
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
The image shows an open journal with handwritten text on the left-hand page. The page is filled with blue ink writing. To the right, there are several colorfully patterned sheets with red, green, and white stripes partially visible, held in a clear plastic sleeve. On one of the visible sheets, there is a circular design featuring a colorful image in the center, possibly depicting people and patterns. The background is black, which accentuates the contrast with the journal and colorful sheets.
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
Jonathan was open, honest, unguarded with me.

And now, in this journal, started because of a seemingly random recognition of myself in a Romandurf Countress, concludes with Jonathan McNally. I almost hear Linda Bests speaking to me again. Please talk to each other.

When David was killed, I felt deeply the recognition that his death, in front yard, was going to be grappled within. Now, 15 years after the murder, here's Jon. What do I recognize?
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