Family Journal_060

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An open journal with a blank page and a human-tree drawing with text about hope and joy.

Title: Family Journal_060
Alternative Title: Family Journal
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image shows an open journal with two visible pages. The left page is blank. The word "Christian Lacroix" is printed at the bottom of this page. The right page features a detailed, artistic drawing of a tree integrated with human-like features. The tree has a trunk that resembles a human figure, with branches that extend outward, merging with the limbs of the figure. The branches are labeled with the word "HOPE," repeated multiple times. The roots of the tree extend downward. Behind and around the drawing, there is a background of densely written, faded blue text. The phrases "Joy in what I do" are clearly readable among the text.
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: "Hope (repeated)
Joy in what I do
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. (repeated)"
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