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Purple Journal_086

Item

The page documents a medical visit and diagnosis, dated August 23, 2017.
Title
Purple Journal_086
Alternative Title
Purple Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2017
Description
The page is from a lined notebook, with handwritten text in black ink. The layout is simple, with a date and a heading followed by a paragraph detailing a medical appointment and diagnosis. There is no visible collage or artwork on the page.
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
This contorted face of hatred

August 22, 2017
Went to Orthopedic specialist yesterday. Dr. Appleton. This time he was conversational, helpful, and had one more doctor and a resident with him.
Diagnosis - Arthritis in both hips
Arthritis in both knees.
Bursitis in both hips.
Reccomendation - Cotisone shots in both hips, to see if it helps the Bursitis pain.
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