Very Short Stories_021

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Open journal with handwritten notes on tan and lavender pages.

Title: Very Short Stories_021
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image displays an open journal on a black surface. The left page is a light tan color, containing handwritten notes with an abstract doodle in the center. The top of the page mentions the start of a journal cover project, with uncertainty about its direction. Below the doodle, there is a mention of February as "butterfly month" and a list of activities for Sunday, February 18, 2018. The right page is a pale lavender, featuring a personal reflection about receiving an Alumni Achievement Award and being recognized by a university.
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: Started working on this journal cover. Not sure where it is going.

[Abstract doodle]

February is butterfly month. The years settle into a flow.

Sunday morning, Feb. 18, 2018 Easy, pleasant day ahead Brunch w. Poppy Shoe shopping Face time with Charline Carol D. calls.

cocoon

This is nice, I'm going to receive the Alumni Achievement Award from UNL. People are sick of hearing about my awards. It feels good to be recognized by the University.
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Is Part Of: Very Short Stories
Relation: Image Gallery