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Sorrow of the Flag_009

Item

A scrapbook page featuring handwritten notes, photographs, and decorative elements.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_009
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is part of a scrapbook with a variety of elements. It includes two photographs: one of two individuals in a social setting, and another of a group of people, possibly at a market or public gathering. The page is adorned with decorative elements such as cut-out flower petals in shades of pink and red, and a gold floral design. The handwritten text is in a cursive script, and there are additional decorative elements like a small wooden circle and a piece of paper with the word "HOPE" written on it.
Identifier
018_121716-042417_sorrow_of_the_flag
Dates Completed
Dec. 17, 2016 - April 24, 2017
Keywords
Emotion; Piece 24 dedication; Cold December day; Photos; Roses; Piece 24 team; Trump election results; Anger; Misogynistic imposter; Christmas memories; Meaning of Christmas; Found images; Posters; Cartoons; Donald Trump; Women’s March; Dallas; January 2017; Musical linguistics; Human spirit; Beauty as revenge; Sacred passages; Jesus prayer; Mantram; Young artist’s suicide attempt; 1.18.17; Prayers; Funder withdrawal; Funding loss; 29 Pieces; Pep talks; Motivation; Klabyce Breknee; Joy; Fulfillment; Gut punch; Wounded; Recovery; Resilience; February 2017; San Miguel; Mexico; Death rehearsal; Mexican hospitals; March 2017; Clarity; Extraction; Evolution of organization; Contentment; Moving organization home; Reorganization; Stripping down; Meditation; That Wondrous Star; Stars; Vicious law of nature; Evil; Necessity vs. pleasure; Purple inspired; Prince inspired; Collages; Paintings of women; Years of duty; Calling; Returning to myself; AARP magazine story; Flame the cat; Illness; Kelly; Third nerve palsy; Insulting cartoons; Final endpaper; Roy Bedichek; Texas naturalist
Transcription
CARDS
looking at toys in
the Salamone's Toy
store. Slinky!
When I came back
from Europe I made
pizzas for all.
Kelly and I in NYC
St. John the Divine.
Indian food on a sunny
night, the Messiah with
Jody Borg dorf's windows.
Cold Spring on
a winter night.
Being with Ralph
and Vicki in a
blizzard. The
gardens behind the
NY Public Library.
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
Sorrow of the Flag
Relation
Image Gallery