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Karen Blessen Journals

This or That Gallery

A torn page with bold text and abstract elements, featuring the phrase "THIS OR THAT."
A page from a journal with a grid of "THIS OR THAT" stickers and a quote from the Dhammapada.
A journal page dated May 6, 2022, with handwritten notes reflecting current events and personal updates.
A hand-drawn journal page comparing "Programming 101" and "Re-Programming 101" with annotations about aging and personal growth.
A hand-drawn comparison of "Bad Neighbors" and "Good Neighbors" in a journal.
A handwritten journal entry dated 7.31.22, expressing frustration and concern about a new neighbor's actions and perceptions.
A handwritten journal page discussing feelings about stockade fences and their impact on community and growth.
A hand-drawn comparison between two scenarios labeled "THIS" and "THAT" in a journal.
A hand-drawn journal page with various notes and a diagram.
A journal page with handwritten notes and a sticker.
A hand-drawn journal page with various notes and doodles, dated August 13, 2022, discussing "Meltdowns" and related topics.
A hand-drawn journal page contrasting "Aggrieved" and "Grateful" states.
A journal page with a hand-drawn compass and the question "What is True North?" on the left page.
A journal page with handwritten text and a note titled "2022 THE YEAR OF LIVING AGGRIEVEDLY BEGINNING DECEMBER 19, 2021."
A handwritten journal entry dated August 16, 2022, detailing the author's escape from noise pollution and reflections on personal and emotional struggles.
A journal entry discussing personal reflections, current events, and the passing of pets.
A handwritten journal page with a list of personal and significant events.
A handwritten journal entry dated October 2022, with notes about time, quiet, and the arrival of someone named Oscar.
A handwritten journal entry dated September 18, 2022, reflecting on the author's 30th birthday and thoughts on aging and productivity.
A handwritten journal page with various notes and reflections, including references to life cycles, charitable giving, and personal aspirations.
A mixed-media journal page featuring a collage of cut-out letters, a color wheel, and various abstract doodles.
A handwritten journal page dated October-November 2022, with notes about personal experiences and reflections.
A hand-drawn journal page with abstract art and handwritten text.
A journal page with the words "Conscious Emptying" written on the left page and a dark, abstract watercolor splash on the right page.
A vibrant, abstract painting with swirling patterns and bold colors.
A hand-drawn journal page with abstract watercolor splatters and handwritten notes.
A handwritten journal page with a mix of notes and events, including references to specific dates and locations.
A handwritten journal page with various entries and notes.
A handwritten journal page with numbered entries and notes.
A collage-style journal page featuring abstract shapes and a figure with flowing hair, juxtaposed with text elements.
A journal page with a hand-drawn sketch and handwritten text.
A collage-style journal page featuring a mix of hand-drawn illustrations, text, and abstract shapes.
A hand-drawn page featuring a series of small, abstract sketches and a question about love.
A collage-style journal page featuring abstract shapes, text snippets, and a mix of colors.
A journal page with handwritten notes, doodles, and a yellow sticky note.
A series of hand-drawn journal pages with various illustrations, text, and thematic elements related to innocence and loss.
A handwritten journal page with various notes, doodles, and a central advertisement for "12 Life Rafts."
A brainstorming poster from June 2023 discussing themes of hope, joy, and resilience, with a focus on "Heroes Are Alive."
A collage-style journal page featuring striped fabric, colorful circles, and text elements.
A journal page featuring a small sketch and handwritten text.
A vibrant, abstract journal page featuring a mix of colors, patterns, and text elements.
A journal page with handwritten text and a small, abstract drawing.
A collage-style journal page juxtaposing "Life as a Spreadsheet" with "The Simple Joy and Low Cost of Joy Entertainment."
A simple journal page with a small sculpture and handwritten text.
A hand-drawn page featuring a striped pattern with yellow circles and text labels.
A journal page featuring a doodle and handwritten text.
A vibrant journal page featuring colorful confetti and a photograph of a sculpture garden.
A blank journal page with handwritten text on the left side.
A hand-drawn page featuring Angry Birds characters and abstract shapes with text discussing personality erosion.
A journal page with a handwritten note and a small object placed on the left page.
A collage of hand-drawn illustrations and text, juxtaposing a chaotic, news-like left page with a serene, garden-themed right page.
A journal page with handwritten notes and titles.
A handwritten note dated July 1, 2023, accompanied by a photograph of two individuals.
A handwritten journal entry discussing personal reflections and memories.
A vibrant 4th of July 2023 journal page featuring a cake, photos, and doodles.
A scrapbook page featuring a collage of photos and doodles, including a prominent "2023" and American flags.
A hand-drawn journal page with three distinct sections, each containing simple sketches and text.
A juxtaposition of a modern, abstract collage and a classical Vitruvian man drawing.
A journal page featuring a sketch and handwritten text.
A mixed-media page featuring a textile collage and a portrait with a celestial background.
A journal page with handwritten notes and two informational panels about artists.
A whimsical, hand-drawn page featuring a zebra-striped background with various playful elements and text.
A hand-drawn journal page with sketches and handwritten notes.
A handwritten journal entry dated August 23, 2023, discussing a family member's hip replacement and personal reflections on summer and patience.
A handwritten journal entry dated September 1, 2023, discussing health concerns and a recent illness.
A handwritten journal page with notes about a trip to Puerto Rico and a list of tasks.
A handwritten journal entry dated September 3, 2023, with additional notes on September 4, 2023, discussing personal challenges and a medical setback.
A vibrant, abstract drawing in red and white dominates the spread of a journal page.
A journal page with handwritten notes and a small, textured object resembling a shark tooth.
A handwritten journal page with notes and a small rock-like object.
A promotional booklet page featuring a map of the United States with floral designs and text about educational initiatives.
A journal page featuring two envelopes with handwritten addresses and stamps.
A handwritten journal entry dated September 17, 2023, followed by another dated September 18, 2023, discussing personal and health updates.
A journal page with handwritten text and a small, abstract drawing.
A mixed-media journal page featuring a collage of images and text alongside a photograph of a garden scene.
A handwritten journal page with notes and a small stone decoration.
A hand-drawn page with a title and a colorful illustration.
A journal page featuring handwritten notes and excerpts from "The Dhammapada" discussing anger and brahmin qualities.
A page from "The Dhammapada" featuring a hand-drawn illustration and text discussing the blessings of a well-trained mind.
A journal page featuring handwritten notes and sketches related to "The Dhammapada" and "Twin Verses."
A hand-drawn journal page featuring various sketches, symbols, and handwritten notes related to themes of freedom, light, and spiritual growth.
A hand-drawn journal page with various philosophical and reflective notes.
A detailed hand-drawn journal page with various notes, doodles, and highlighted text.
A hand-drawn journal page with various doodles, text, and colorful stickers.
A collage-style page with bold text and abstract elements.