Rubber Stickers_073
Item
- Title
- Rubber Stickers_073
- Alternative Title
- Rubber Stickers
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2018
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with two pages of handwritten text. The pages have lined paper, and the text is written in dark ink with a casual, cursive script. The notebook has a visible red cover and red ribbon bookmark on the right side. The left page begins with a discussion on curiosity and the absence of real conversation, mentioning a meditation group and personal connections. The right page continues with reflections on aging, connecting with others, and organizing a gathering.
- 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
- is rare indeed. Curiosity is rare. Fran Leibowitz was correct in many situations. "There is no such thing as conversation. Only waiting. I want to be different. I crave real conversation. And it is found in our meditation group, with some friends, with the rare occasions with a stranger or a young person. All these years, I was the one who connected, brought people together. That is happening this weekend. With the realities of aging, I have more experiences where I say to myself "This may be the last time." I'm 66 and that may be young
- 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