Very Short Stories_022

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Open notebook with handwritten notes dated February 18, 2018, discussing a lengthy conversation and personal reflection.

Title: Very Short Stories_022
Alternative Title: Very Short Stories
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2018
Description: The image shows an open notebook with two pages visible. The left page is blank with a light blue tint. The right page contains handwritten notes in pen on a cream-colored page. The text is written in neat, small cursive handwriting. At the top right corner, the page is dated "FEB.18, 2018." Below the date is a blacked-out portion followed by text discussing a conversation that lasted for over two hours. The writing reflects on topics such as a spiritual awakening and personal struggles.
Dates Completed: Jan 4, 2018 - Feb 24, 2018
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Transcription: FEB.18, 2018

2 hr. conversation with [blacked out] today. Facetime. Asking her about what has happened since the last time we talked. Today she talked for 2 hours and 10 minutes straight. She is either in the middle of a spiritual awakening, a young person's omnivorous [search] for meaning, or some kind of personality breakdown brought on by stress, parental pressure, being in the belly of the corporate law firm beast. I am still processing. If Dana were here, she would have thoughts.
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Is Part Of: Very Short Stories
Relation: Image Gallery