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Family Journal_036

Item

Open journal with handwritten text in red and white on a blue background, and an artistic dark semi-circle on the right.
Title
Family Journal_036
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal displaying two pages filled with handwritten text in red and white on a light blue, textured background. The left page features mainly handwritten text with some decorative margins. The right page contains text surrounding a unique artistic element: a semi-circle, colored in dark tones with linear designs radiating from the curved edge, resembling a stylized moon or celestial body. The text on both pages appears to be a repetitive written prayer or chant. A light margin at the top contains additional handwritten text in lighter tones.
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
"Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. (repeated)

@ BMCM Retreat March 19 2016"
Rights
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Is Part Of
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