Rubber Stickers_074

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Open notebook with handwritten cursive text about life reflections and dated entries.

Title: Rubber Stickers_074
Alternative Title: Rubber Stickers
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with a red cover on a black surface. The pages are filled with handwritten text in cursive script. The left page contains a reflective passage about aging, creativity, humor, and grace. The right page contains dated entries, detailing the end of a weekend and alumni events. A red ribbon bookmark is visible, lying across the open pages.
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: to say that, but it's real for me,

People I know have killed themselves - intentionally or by overdoses. I wonder if I have what it takes for approaching for approach aging with creativity, humor, and grace. That is quite a goal to set and a worthwhile challenge!

4.23.18

And the weekend is over - other than getting to the airport in Omaha and home.

4.28.18.

And now a week away from the Alumni weekend festivities and the taste in my mouth is good. Sunday - the day of brunch, photo shot and Alumni dinner was all high, happy spirits.
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