Family Journal_006
Item
- Title
- Family Journal_006
- Alternative Title
- Family Journal
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2016
- Description
- The image depicts an open journal with two pages full of handwritten text and a cut-out photo of an older woman. The left page contains handwritten text discussing personal reflections and relationships. Names like Claudia, Maria, Amanda, and others are mentioned, along with thoughts on inclusion, friendships, and gratitude. At the bottom of the left page, the name "Christian Lacroix" is printed. The right page includes more handwritten text, starting with names such as Karen, Christy, and Vicki. There is a light sketch of a seated figure and another small figure beside a carriage in pencil. The cut-out photograph of the woman is positioned in the lower half of the right page. The text mentions daily family activities.
- Identifier
- 021_022316-042416_family_journal
- Dates Completed
- February 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
- Keywords
- Family; Parents; Grandparents; Maternal aunts and uncles; Childhood memories; Ghost busting; Revisionist history; Love; Forgiveness; Lingering ghosts; First pet; Pudgie the dog; Gift and loss; Ray of light extinguished; Grandmother’s life; Mother-daughter relationship; Hard work; Treasonous child; Reimagining childhood; Understanding; Devotion; Loyalty; Protection; Perspective; Kip Lott; Piece 24; Prayer pages; Mantram pages; Afiza; Mowgli; Hope Trevino; Mauricio Navarro; Diane Van Buren; Artist attack; Rape; Grandma Asche; Grandpa Asche; Grandma Blessen; Living room conflict; Tension; Arguments; Yelling; Smoking; Drinking; Super collider metaphor; Bringing color; Childhood letter; Betrayal; Friendship loss; Grandma Asche’s offspring; Time off; Pets; Animals; 1964–2016; 2016 elections; Political noise; Centering chart; Grounding; April 21, 2016; Prince dies
- Transcription
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Left Page:
"The group is beginning to divide into circles and pairs.
Claudia Beeny and Maria Cramer are two I am drawn to. Sheryldine Samuels, Amanda Bigbee.
My rating, like a number of others, was 0 for wanted inclusion. I am OK with watching others make friends, make plans, bond. I am secure in my relationships... my great loves... Kelly, my animals, my beloved friends... Shelley, Sandy, Gretchen, Betsy, Dana, Brooke, the work of 29 Pieces, my work as an artist, my satsang.
I am grateful.
Veletta Lill, MK Larson, Diane Hosey, Sarah Losinger. Beloved People. Barbara Miller.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have Mercy on Us."
Right Page:
"Karen Isbell. Christy Williams, Vicki Millican, Linda McLemore.
I imagine Mom waiting till I was at school, Dad was at work, and Grandpa was at Barney's playing cards. There was the one" - 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
- Family Journal
- Relation
- Image Gallery