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Purple Journal_016

Item

The page discusses a personal reflection on a friend's departure and the emotional impact it had on the writer.
Title
Purple Journal_016
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a lined notebook with handwritten text. The left page is blank, while the right page contains handwritten notes. The right page has a decorative edge with purple and red ribbons and small embellishments. The handwriting is in black ink, and the page appears to be part of a personal journal.
Identifier
016_061717-122517_purple_journal
Dates Completed
June 17, 2017 - Dec. 25, 2017
Keywords
Purple; Prince; June 7; Blank journal; Barnes and Noble; 2016–2017; Trump election; 29 Pieces; Funding crisis; Board realities; Come to Jesus moment; Remote work; Gut punches; Dana moves; Emotional loss; Political uncertainty; Life necessities; Calling the angels; Unshakeable faith; State of Contentment; Sacred feminine; Tramadol; Pleasing Daddy; Embodying HER; Yayoi Kusama; Frida Kahlo; Missing Barbara Boster; Mantrams for Trump; Anger chart; Charlottesville; Compassionate Path; Critical Path; Chronic hip pain; Angst and joy; Friendship and forgiveness; NYC trip; Times Square BID; Women artists; Left vs. right hand writing; No backyard studio
Transcription
been expected in other years.

24. Dana's move back to Carmel. And, then, June 14, Dana and Don moved back to Carmel, CA. We were supposed to have dinner on June 8, and I canceled. I felt sorrowful, and heavy-hearted about her leaving.
I know that if I had to say goodbye face to face that emotion would be unleased that I didn't really want to display.
I call Dana a soul sister.
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Rights
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