Very Short Stories_014

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An open notebook with handwritten text on both pages, titled "Misc." and "ESSAYS."

Title: Very Short Stories_014
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on both pages. The left page is titled "Misc." and contains a list of names and events, including mentions of "the launching of the styrofoam kayak" and "NYC comes to Nebraska." The right page is labeled "ESSAYS" at the top, with a subheading "29 Pieces." It lists essay topics like "A bad marriage" and "My greatest teacher," along with a section titled "FRIENDS" that lists several names. The pages have a rough texture, and the handwriting is in black ink. There is a visible red thread at the notebook's spine.
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: Left Page:

The launching of the styrofoam kayak. Dabby Jody Crigger Stede Jones. Shelley The cake - celebrating Crigger's job. Story of styrofoam.

Misc. NYC comes to Nebraska. Gretchen & Francie come to Lincoln. The months of prep. curtains, chairs, itinerary, dinner. Ted Kooser & Keith J. The tour of Lincoln. NE insecurities about big city visitors.

Right Page:

ESSAYS: 29 Pieces

Felt like - A bad marriage, beautiful children in a beautiful garden. The whole saga. My greatest teacher.

FRIENDS Gretchen Barbara Boster Sandra Johnson Shelley Debby Knotts Jody Shields Betsy Buck Dana Reynolds Brooke

CANDY BEMBRY Doug Will Katz Peter K. Steve June
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