Rubber Stickers_069

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Open notebook showing handwritten notes with some sections redacted.

Title: Rubber Stickers_069
Alternative Title: Rubber Stickers
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image displays an open notebook with ruled pages. The left page contains faint scribbles which are mostly illegible. The right page is dated "4.18.18" in the top right corner and contains handwritten notes in ink. Some sections are redacted with black boxes. The visible text includes phrases about friends, fears of confrontation, and reflections on aging, forgiveness, and laughter. There are underlined words, and circles containing plus and minus symbols. The overall layout is informal, with handwriting varying in size and legibility.
Dates Completed: February 25, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Keywords: Journal covers; Rubber stickers; 29 Pieces; Dislike of materials; Student art supplies; Alumni magazine; University of Nebraska; 2018 Alumni Achievement Awards; Pulitzer; Career change; Graphic artist recognition; Visual storytelling; Art justification; Newspaper to freelance transition; What makes me glow; Community art; Fate; Destiny; Career path; Chapters of work; Art in community; Responsibility of artists; Inspiration sources; Current projects; Murder in the front yard; Origin story; Personal metamorphosis; Chapter 3; Advice to students; Career description; Beautiful; Hope; Lasting memories of UNL; Illustration; Design; Avoiding labels; Leonardo; Michelangelo; Universal language of art; March 4, 2018; Super hero movie; Popular culture; Shelley’s visit; Texas; Changed plans; Friendship evaluations; Broadcasters as friends; Project partner betrayal; End of 29 Pieces; Wordless communication; Higher consciousness talks; Alumni Achievement weekend; This is Us; Forgiveness; Remembering; Conversation as art; Curiosity; Good memory; Challenging moments; Shine Through Us; Dallas; NRA convention; Content life; Memorial Day; Jessie Richey; Jessie Richey’s death
Transcription: 4.18.18.

Friends come together for my Alumni Achievement Award.

Fears that it could be like a confrontational episode of This Is Us.

(-ˆ’) (+)

We are older. Time to forgive.

Amazing that all came together.

Kelly is in the middle of his Mom's illness/death.

Ancient history. Time to laugh.

Own pain & discomfort/my hips.
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.
Is Part Of: Rubber Stickers
Relation: Image Gallery