Very Short Stories_005
Item
- Title
- Very Short Stories_005
- Alternative Title
- Very Short Stories
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2018
- Description
- The image shows an open notebook with two visible pages filled with handwritten text in black ink. The paper has a natural, light brown color, possibly indicating recycled material. The left page begins with note-like reflections and essay ideas that include numbered points on topics like "Meeting Kelly," "Friendship of women," and others. There are words in parentheses and underlining to highlight certain concepts or suggestions. The right page contains further reflections and narratives, describing events and thoughts. The text is freely written, with some words and sentences underlined for emphasis. The notebook is held open by green and red threads, suggesting it might be a handmade or personalized item.
- Dates Completed
- Jan 4, 2018 - Feb 24, 2018
- Keywords
- Coptic book; Terri Lenoir; Metamorphosis; Cremaster; Cocoon; Wings; Death; Worm; Women artists; Inspiration; George Orwell; Short stories; Journal structure; Visuals; Lists; Essay ideas; Themes; The Personal; Nature; Traveling; The Work; Great Art Experiences; Connection to the Divine; Friendships; Schisms; 29 Pieces; Grief on a Scale of 1-10; Cats and Dogs True Love; Nebraska Stories; Real life themes; New studio; Studio plans; Dallas; Dreams; Matt Bull; Taj Mahal; Content; Mystified; Serene; Dream state; Contemplative period; Winter; Kelly; Nebraska; Caregiving; Mom’s care; Marriage; Coupling; Former intern; UNL; UNL Alumni Achievement Award; Interview questions; Right and left hand responses; Columbus; Columbus, Nebraska; Home town; Buffalo Bill; Wild West Show; Rehearsals
- Transcription
-
my mind: "This I could do
while waiting for the studio."
Essay ideas: PERSONAL
(1) All the ideas from
my Nebraska stories.
However many - 26 / 27.
(2) Meeting Kelly
the party
the first date
44 years.
(3) Friendship of women.
(4) With Richy
(5) Nobody's mother
m other to all.
(6) The journals,
(7) The leather purse.
(8) 44 years
w/one person.
(9) A, destin y
(10) Lee +
Janelle
Mom.
Dad.
gently and affectionately
encouraging. Kind,
tender even.
Last night - the â†
Matt Bull dream...
29 Pieces had offices
in a large + rambling
castle compound.
Mott + Cindy Q6
were there.
The neighboring churches
mounted a campaign
against us … press + add I was putting myself
in the thick of it …
trying to reason with - 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
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