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Very Short Stories_024

Item

Open notebook with handwritten cursive text on two pages.
Title
Very Short Stories_024
Alternative Title
Very Short Stories
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2018
Description
The image shows an open notebook with handwritten text on two pages. The notebook's paper is light-colored, possibly off-white, giving it a slightly aged appearance. On the left page, the content is written in neat, legible cursive. The text discusses an individual's experiences and thoughts, mentioning people and books. On the right page, similar handwriting continues, touching on various topics like health issues, personal interactions, and speculative ideas. The pages are bound with visible thread binding, and there's a slight shadow, suggesting the notebook is held open or laid on a surface. Some text portions are emphasized by underlining or larger letters.
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
first time around just how driven (and pushed) she was. But she always smiled and laughed, leading me uncritical and unworried. Now I don't know. She talked about: Bashar Brian Weiss The O Manuscript The conversation flowed from the travail of the firm, the fucked upness of it all, the recruitment by Apple, leaving the firm, saving money paying off all debt, her brother's baby and brain tumor, a potato chip addiction, an ulcer sprained ankles, knee problems, good time with family, and good time in [redacted] seeing numbers specifically 1111 (eleven eleven) to seeing a psychic, doing tarot, youtube as Preacher Bashar, channeling extra terrestrials, conspiracy theories, the possibility of career coaching And then finally "How are you?" She did liken 29 Pieces to channeling. Whrw. And again after sleeping on it, a little fear for her.
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.
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