"A cool grey morning – houses have a faraway look; a blue jay screams; imminent sunshine from east lights up palely the east sides of houses –"
We chose Hans Christian Andersen sandwiches – which were composed of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese – with various tidbits “on the side”.
This evening to Kokoon Klub Halloween celebration on Kaiser’s invitation. A small exhibition of work by members – Singing and refreshments –
Cold, raw – the first snow-fall – wet soggy snow mixed with rain – A.M. – with Wolfgruber judging the Halloween window paintings...
A cool cloudy day with only rare intervals of sunshine – Still a lot of “color” in the woods.
On these last few warm nights, tree crickets can be heard as well as various grasshoppers, including the “sewing machine”. Yesterday I heard some kind of a frog singing from Albarella’s backyard.
Berthas birthday. Cards for her from Sally & Mary also. P.M. – She put the chicken in the oven, then we went for a drive. Overcast skies and raining, which brought out the colors...
"...Leaves shooting... Leaf-cyclones capering in whirling course aver the emerald grass! Half-naked trees wind riddled!..."
Evening – Edna Lindemann with Mr. Weinbrenner (who is to select the show, and Mrs. Davidson, an artist who is to hang it) out for a preliminary discussion of the project.
Painting frames – studying various picture ideas in studio — particularly some ideas in crayon & pencil made in September 1917 – which suggested more ideas at once.