Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

35. care to make any definite thing, it is enough merely to be busy making sawdust. Sometimes the din all three of us make is terrific, but there is a kameraderie (sic) about it all that is very precious. As the confusion of sawdust, chips, and other debris mounts, I think, I must call a halt. I must not let them think they own the place, but almost at once comes the fear that what if they would lose their interest and not want to be with me, would not that be worse? I arranged the work-bench and accesories (sic) in the play-house for Arthur, but he does not like to work alone; be [sic] has to have companionship-

                   August 30, 1934 –

Have started collecting the four-o’clock seeds. It is especially pleasant at evening, when the flowers are opening, and the rank over-sweet odor permeates the cooling air.

                   September 1, 1934 –

A letter from Jim, full of enthusiasm about their new home.

                   September 2, 1934 –

All of us for drive to Gowanda, the Zoar Valley and Springville. The trip packed with interest from start to finish. Before getting to Gowanda see a