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Very Short Stories_017

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An open book with handwritten text on one page and a blank purple page opposite.
Title
Very Short Stories_017
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image displays an open book. The left page is blank and light purple, while the right page is filled with handwritten text on cream-colored paper. A thin red string is visible at the bottom center fold. A partially visible white sheet labeled "Notes" is tucked between the right page and another layer beneath it. Handwritten text runs vertically along the edge of the visible pages on the right.
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
1.28.18
Kelly has been in NE since early January - seeing to Janelle's care. He will be home by Tuesday afternoon?
These weeks have been an opening in space, quiet, bright, energetic. And bringing into question the physics of the power that the presence of another has on us/me.
There is and should be, the power to find this openness, and be in it with or without the pull of another person's energy. I give away

FUN STUFF, STAPLES, SHIFTING
Rights
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