Family Journal_038
Item
- Title
- Family Journal_038
- Alternative Title
- Family Journal
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2016
- Description
- The image shows an open journal with two pages visible. The left page is blank and lined, featuring the brand name "Christian Lacroix" at the bottom center. The right page contains handwritten text in various colored inks, primarily pink and blue. The heading at the top reads "March 22, 2016" in pink ink. Below, there is a list of entries detailing various activities and items, such as movies watched and personal tasks completed. The hand-drawn stars are used to indicate ratings next to some movie titles. The page edges appear slightly worn, and the journal's edge shows a colorful pattern. The journal is bound with decorative ribbon bookmarks.
- 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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Right Page:
"March 22, 2016
5:45 a.m. March 22.
Three days of "vacation" from the organization. One day of meditation retreat.
One pint of Ben + Jerry's.
Two closets reorganized.
Six bags of clothes and shoes and purses to Goodwill.
Three movies: Zootopia (5 Stars), Trumbo (5 Stars), Danish Women (Five Stars)
Five new dresses
one new sweater
Six + great meals made by Kelly.
One Pulitzer Campfire with Nicholas Kristut and Sheryl WuDunn.
Four beautiful days.
One phone conversation with Gretchen." - 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