Very Short Stories_028
Item
- Title
- Very Short Stories_028
- Alternative Title
- Very Short Stories
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2018
- Description
- The image shows two pages of a handwritten document. The left page is a light yellow color with black writing that appears informal and spontaneous, discussing headlines and expressions regarding politically charged topics. The right page is bright pink with more structured handwriting, labeled as "RESPONSES: UNL INTERVIEW," dated 2-25-18. The writing shares personal background details, focusing on familial ties and childhood memories in Columbus, Nebraska. Both pages have a rough, textured surface, and are bound together with visible stitching at the spine.
- 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
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Left Page:
"Yes. Better than headlines about Trump wanting to arm teachers, of the fucking creep who heads the NRA, conspiracy theorists on overdrive. A headline saying "LIQUID ENVY" is less offensive."
Right Page:
"RESPONSES: UNL INTERVIEW
2.25.18
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Columbus, Nebraska. When I graduated from Columbus High in 1969, the population was around 12,000. My maternal grandparents lived with us. Counting my mom, dad & siblings, I had 14 sets of aunts and uncles and 53 first cousins. Our house was full of family almost every evening. Some of my most vivid memories are of tripping around on the sandbars of the Loup River, bicycling everywhere in Columbus and its outskirts.
Columbus had one map
Buffalo Boy Loompt PPTL" - 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
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