Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 29, 1938

Feeling at loose ends today I decided to tackle the storm windows a job I dread.  But I enjoyed it today; physical effort is what I needed.

I am in good health these days and have a confident healthy outlook in regard to my work. I see ahead of me long vistas of work, new problems I want to tackle. On the eve of my exhibition, I feel as tho I were ready to repudiate all I have done, and go on to new things, in which it is my determination to come to grips with nature in a way I never have done before.

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, November 29, 1938