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Very Short Stories_011

Item

Open notebook with handwritten text on two pages.
Title
Very Short Stories_011
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open, small notebook with two pages visible, filled with handwritten text in black ink. The pages have a textured, cream-colored appearance. The handwriting is casual and slightly slanted, with some words underlined for emphasis. In the upper corner of the right page, partially obscured, is a white piece of paper with only the top edge visible, showing handwritten text along its border. A small, red ribbon is partially tucked under the notebook, adding a splash of color against the subdued tones.
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
Rock star life in Sweden. Tomas Ledin, Lea, remote island, midnight sun. Rollicking two weeks on the road in boats, planes, trains.

Growing up on my 3 months in Enkop[e]. Realization that it was up to me. Nobody else would do the laundry. No selfies, not one pic of me from this trip.

Magical NYC trip, the most beautiful girl in NYC "You are more beautiful than Cindy Crawford."

NYC trips that leave me with empty feelings of insignificance. Life churning around me and I feel utterly insignificant.

NYC - walking on AIR after nailing a workman publishing. Two people talk about cool, something, and leave it to do at the next day "It's one of the most... day was a cab driver, talking about roasting corn, what in the world was the other?

Quarters falling into my shoes and I walk on. Betsy Moran Rockefeller Center.
Rights
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