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Karen Blessen Journals

Very Short Stories_009

Item

Open notebook with handwritten essay ideas listed on two pages.
Title
Very Short Stories_009
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten notes on both pages. The pages are a light beige color with slightly textured paper. The left page is labeled "Essay ideas: The WORK" followed by a numbered list of essay topics. Each entry is written in black ink and appears to be numbered sequentially from 1 to 5. The right page continues the list from number 6 to 9. A piece of red string is visible at the bottom center, likely a bookmark. Part of another white page is barely visible behind the open pages, suggesting there are more notes or papers beneath.
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
ESSAY ideas: The WORK (1) The Beginning (choice of being an art major.) (2) The circuitous path of keeping an eye on the goal. Which has been to serve (3) Finding faraway, meditation, the mystics (4) Point of grace-the 29 Pieces. (5) Always catching up to their dried thought that's 02 steps ahead of me. (6) David McNulty, Diomedes Tithen McNeal. The murder. Change. (7) A great artist. (8) The story of 29 Pieces, the organization (9) The awaited moments of connection. Divine connection. The quiet the absence of distraction the absence of others
Rights
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