Sorrow of the Flag_113

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A journal entry dated March 30, 2017, accompanied by a vibrant illustration of a person adorned with butterflies and the phrase "I can make a difference."

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_113
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image showcases a journal page with a colorful illustration on the left side. The illustration features a person wearing a blue headscarf and a colorful outfit, surrounded by butterflies. The text "I can make a difference" is prominently displayed. The right side of the page contains handwritten text, with the word "FLAME" written at the top. The background of the journal page is adorned with various decorative elements, including ribbons and fabric scraps.
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: March 30, 2017
I woke up at 5:00 am today, wanting to get up wanting to get to the studio. With joy. Anticipation. These last weeks of feeling happy in this internal space and, well, happiness... are sweet + welcome reminders that it is possible... and also memories of the four years between building the studio and Dad's
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Is Part Of: Sorrow of the Flag
Relation: Image Gallery