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Sorrow of the Flag_010

Item

A scrapbook page featuring handwritten notes, photographs, and decorative elements.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_010
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The page is part of a scrapbook with a black background. It includes a photograph of two people embracing, another of three individuals in an urban setting, and a third of a woman and a child. The page is adorned with decorative elements such as gold floral patterns, red tulip stickers, and pink balloon cutouts. The edges of the page are decorated with red and pink paper petals. The top of the page has a piece of cardboard 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
Stressful times:
• the shuffling back & forth between families in Omaha and Columbus
• waiting for Dad to say "you shouldn't have gotten this - what did it cost?!"
• Getting really sick over Christmas - sleep throat/eye infection and just wanting to get back to Dallas.
• Today, 2016.
• Quiet. Contemplative.
• Kelly and I will go to Lynda at Gregg's this afternoon! Kelly
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
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