American LOVE Project_102

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Open journal with handwritten notes and colorful tabs on top.

Title: American LOVE Project_102
Alternative Title: American LOVE Project
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2021-2022
Description: The image depicts an open journal with handwritten text on both visible pages. The journal is slightly angled, and several colorful tabs protrude from its top edge. The left page features notes in black ink comprising a list marked by bullet points. Each bullet point emphasizes different aspects of a project, such as execution and communication. The right page contains personal reflections and dates, written in a more cursive style. The pages appear to be cream-colored with neatly inscribed lines, surrounded by a clean background.
Identifier: 2021_010621 to 2022 060222_The American LOVE Project Journal
Dates Completed: January 6, 2021 - June 2, 2022
Keywords: Insurrection; January 6; US Capitol; Texas freeze; Infrastructure fragility; Political instability; Power outage; Water disruption; Internet loss; Medical services disruption; Mail delay; Dallas weather; Lorraine Lienemann; Cancer; Grief; P. Nut; Sparky; Cat loss; 22-year-old cats; American LOVE Project; 29 Pieces; Violence response; National project; Art installation; Washington DC; Covid resurgence; Online gallery; Student art; Educator art; 24 states; Team collaboration; Project outcome; theamericanloveproject.org; Anne Frank; Diary takeaways; Lessons learned; Studio visit; Darryl Ratcliff; Journal viewing; Strategic shift
Transcription: Left Page:

"in the now of There American LOVE Project, it is in... what?
The execution of the public exhibits/displays.
Communication with participating teachers + artists.
The spirit in which it is done.
The energy, thought, focus, concentration brought to the table."

Right Page:

"I am grateful for the gift of energy.
Dec. 6, 2021
Cast aside what limits you, and enter into the world of the infinite.
Turn to God alone. Der Baer of (?) Mezirach.
In the world of the infinite, it is possible to make Love a fact.
Dec. 9, 2021
I had a nasty fall yesterday in downtown Dallas. I got up. You fall. You hope to be able to get up. I was. After hitting my knee, hip, head and hand."
Rights: To inquire about usage, please contact Archives and Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.
Is Part Of: American Love Project
Relation: Image Gallery