Family Journal_062

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Open journal with handwritten text on both pages, the left in pencil and the right in green ink.

Title: Family Journal_062
Alternative Title: Family Journal
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image depicts an open journal resting against a black background. The left page contains light pencil handwriting that appears faded and somewhat illegible due to the faintness. The right page contains handwritten text in a darker green ink that is clearer and more legible. The page includes reflections on personal insights and daily activities, with mentions of heading to NE, feeling irritable, and attending Overeaters Anonymous. There is mention of contemplation about personal change. At the bottom of the pages, "Christian Lacroix" is printed in a serif font, possibly indicating the brand or designer of the journal.
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: Left Page:

"Mark Gerner Family
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on this family. (repeated)"

Right Page:

"Conspiracy theorist.
Knowledge gained in Power of Self, and understanding why I am irritable and disgruntled.
Headed to Overeaters Anonymous. Have not called anyone or picked a sponsor, but change is afoot.
Kelly is heading to NE and I have full duty of the org and the house.
Body is aging, but I have gone through a portal regarding my outlook on it. Despite occassional incontinence, sore hips, slower pace, weight gain, white hair, little whiskers.
I am going to be fierce.
Kind. But, fierce.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us."
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