Sorrow of the Flag_089

Item

A journal page featuring a photograph of a garden and handwritten reflections on physical stamina and decision-making.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_089
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image shows an open journal with a photograph on the left page and handwritten text on the right. The photograph depicts a garden with a tree, plants, and a pathway leading to a house. The journal page is decorated with various materials, including fabric and possibly some small objects or ribbons. The handwriting is in cursive and appears to be a personal reflection.
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: THAT WONDERFUL STAR
MARCH 29, 2017
Decisions have been made regarding 29 Pieces. And while I don't relish the idea of packing and moving, I find myself happy. I had been happy for days since the board meeting. I've recognized that my physical stamina has slowed to a point that it must be listened to. It is simply not an option at this time to accept more than I can do. That being a reality, the anxiety about managing people, fund raising, budgets, etc., is not all worked up.
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