Very Short Stories_010

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An open notebook with sketches of zines on one page and handwritten travel essay ideas on the other.

Title: Very Short Stories_010
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image displays an open notebook with handwritten notes on two pages. The left page is titled "Pamphlets / Zines" and contains four rough sketches of zine layouts. One sketch includes a bird and a cat on the cover, another shows an interior page layout. The note "Collectible. $10.20" is written beside the drawings. At the bottom, a simple cover design is sketched along with the note "simple cover OR." The right page is filled with travel essay ideas, listing various destinations and experiences, such as trips to Nebraska, Minnesota, and New York City. The handwriting is uneven and informal, suggesting brainstorming or personal notes. The notebook page edges are slightly crumpled, with additional papers tucked inside. A thin red string sticks out from the bottom centerfold.
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: Pamphlets / Zines.
Collectible. $10.20.
simple cover. OR.

More travel essay ideas!
Nebraska: wow travel.
Our family was tethered. Trip to Platt's River, day trip to Omaha, Lincoln for State Fair.
Terrible trip to Minnesota. Rainstorm, stuck overnight motoring with drink.
Lefse Corner -water skiing camp!
A traveler was being evacuated...
NYC: Off the bus at Port Authority. A mundane murder.
London: Kew Gardens w. Judy.
Mexico City: Frida Kahlo's compound. w. Kelly & Kelly.
Horseback ride Jackson Wyoming. Horse tried to kill me -weeks after Mom's death. Opened up the tears.
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: Very Short Stories
Relation: Image Gallery