Sorrow of the Flag_122

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A journal entry dated Sunday, April 9, 2017, featuring a photograph of a sunlit outdoor scene and handwritten reflections.

Title: Sorrow of the Flag_122
Alternative Title: Sorrow of the Flag
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2016
Description: The image showcases an open journal with a photograph on the left page and handwritten text on the right. The photograph captures a sunlit outdoor scene, possibly a garden or patio, with sunlight streaming through trees and casting a warm glow. The journal is decorated with various small, colorful embellishments, including ribbons and paper cutouts, adding a personal and artistic touch. The right page contains handwritten text, with some words and phrases underlined for emphasis.
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: Sunday, April 9, 2017
Palm Sunday.
David Trum sent 54 missile
to bomb Syria 2 days ago.
I am in the process of clearing out the
studio. I just shot me.
Paving myself.
Find Sparky has been
strange. First, he wouldn't
come in. Then he comes
in, you sit in my
closet. It stops at
the wall. Then goes
in bed with me and
sleeps between us all
night.
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Is Part Of: Sorrow of the Flag
Relation: Image Gallery