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Karen Blessen Journals

This or That

A journal page dated May 6, 2022, with handwritten notes reflecting current events and personal updates.

THIS MOMENT IN TIME

MAY 6, 2022

THIS MOMENT IN TIME

Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. War, cruelty, destruction.

Climate change & urgency around that continues to be back-burnered.

The Supreme Court & vast right-wing conspiracy against women has begun to tick off/check off its nefarious goals.

My previous cat P. Nut died on March 30.

Betsy is moving into The Tradition.

One person. One life. My life.

A mixed-media journal page featuring a collage of cut-out letters, a color wheel, and various abstract doodles.

Monday October 24, 2022

A collage-style journal page featuring abstract shapes, text snippets, and a mix of colors.

THIS or
The Other Shore
The waves are so black
The waves are so high
The water is so deep

THAT
Cross the river bravely.
Explore the depths.
The waves provide the way.

A journal page with handwritten notes and titles.

The Fray: Constant conflict Noise Foolish engagement Energetic waste

The Garden: Quiet Nature Listening Observation

Keeping the Fray at Bay

A vibrant, abstract drawing in red and white dominates the spread of a journal page.
A mixed-media journal page featuring a collage of images and text alongside a photograph of a garden scene.

This or 

Fragile

Dreaming in a Drawer

That

The Simple Joy of Making

Losing sense of time ...  sophomore year ... making the 29 pieces models ... the joy of discovery ... of finding form