Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, March 31, 1933

The first warm spring rain – what a sublime thing it is – like the softening of the earth, one expands and swells, old troubles and cares vanish the spirit is released. – It is a strangely agonizing experience –

During a lull I continue my work in the yard – Norman Kent in at 11:00 – to see about trading a print of his for F. Lankes’ Japan paper. After luncheon we over to Frank’s and the deal is effected.

The hepaticas are up – small downy buds –

Charles E. Burchfield, March 31, 1933