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Very Short Stories_020

Item

Open journal with handwritten notes on two pages.
Title
Very Short Stories_020
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open journal with two pages filled with handwritten notes. The pages are a light beige color and the handwriting is in a dark ink. The left page contains a narrative entry that mentions travel and personal reflections, with a prominent dark mark near the bottom. The right page is dated "2.17.18" at the top and features a blend of narrative text and lists, mentioning locations, medical treatments, and future plans. The background includes a glimpse of a white sheet of paper with partial text visible on the side.
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: "them appear. Where in the past, I'd escape on a trip. (and Gretchen wants me to come to San Miguel) this time, I imagine the play by play of car to bus to plane to plane to car to cobblestone street to lots of stairs and I think - what am I thinking? So. Back to here. And adjusting to being 66 with bum hips. Bum knee."

Right Page: "2.17.18 Kelly -in Nebraska. I'm here -shot up with cortisone this past Thursday and feeling more like myself again. I haven't been compelled to check in much here. A weekend in front of me. tea. Jennifers marketing piece emails (unread) TX. permission -check-in upload toland. brunch. pray issues revised late. talk → Vicki Small group -Mon. Wed. calls/carl gym Donovan invites Shelly night of window blind shoe nido shopping shopping."
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
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