Very Short Stories_019

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Open journal with handwritten entries discussing personal reflections and plans.

Title: Very Short Stories_019
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open handwritten journal displayed on a dark surface. The pages contain personal reflections. The left page, dated February 11, 2018, discusses topics such as meditation and the writer's anticipation for spring. The right page reflects on health issues, weather challenges, and art work. A section of text on the right page is redacted with a black bar. The handwriting is in black ink and appears neat but slightly varied in line and spacing.
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: I'm now rested. How should my time be spent? What is your will?
Feel the expansive beauty. Experience it.

FEB. 11, 2018
Unable to meditate this morning, so I will complete 10 minutes of concentration here.
It's been cold this winter. I look forward to spring. To enjoying time in Nebraska, with Shelley when she comes to Texas.

After being relatively pain free for several months, the cortizone shots have worn off & I am very stiff, slowed down, in pain when I walk.
This, combined with urinary issues & the cold weather create a boring feeble situation. Still busy with 29 pieces work. Kelly returned from the 3 weeks in NE, and [redacted text].
After stating that I yearned for open time to do my own work, the 29 pieces projects have appeared & I've made.
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