American LOVE Project_133

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An open journal showing photos of black and white cats and handwritten notes.

Title: American LOVE Project_133
Alternative Title: American LOVE Project
Creator: Karen Blessen
Date: 2021-2022
Description: The image shows an open journal with two pages visible. The left page features two photographs and handwritten text. The upper photo is a close-up of a cat's eyes, which are greenish-yellow. Below this, a smaller photo shows a cat with brown and white fur sitting on a blue cushion. The handwritten text is neat and written in pen. The right-hand page prominently features a large photo of a black and white cat with a focus on its face, showing a detailed view of its expressive eyes and whiskers. The journal has several fabric tabs on the top and side, each a different color, with one visible tab labeled "P. Nut."
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:

"11 P.M. Evening of 3.28.22
P.Nut is barely able to walk, yet she pulls herself up the little stairs to sleep on the bed - near me, Sparky is here too. I never thought He'd be the last man standing,

2:45 PM. 3.29.22
I've made calls to Lap of Love - at home euthanizing. Dr. Roark can come Saturday (she now lives in austin) but P.Nut may need help before then. Sparky remains close to P.Nut + to me. We both hold vigil for P.Nut - on the big bed."
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