October 5, 1936-
     Transplanted peonies in front of the studio, to make way for cannas I intend to plant there next spring. Preparing for spring planting in the fall is essentially an act of faith- it presupposes that spring will indeed come again, and when it does come, that it will be worthwhile to plant things.
     A warm drowsy day, with mild clean skies- Finished up two pictures today.
                                                              Saturday October 10, 1936-
     A.M. Worked on frame for “In Memoriam”
     P.M. To Dr. Canderi.
     Late P.M. East to “Shed in Swamp” woods. Cool wind blowing out of the sunlit western sky, driving scattered clouds before it. As I went over the rough fields I realized all at once how good the earth was. I stooped and stroked the dry grass and weeds, what a wonderful thing the sense of touch; I squeeze clumps of the weeds & grass to get that feel- the actual contact walking on I like one folded with my arms, a maple branch rejoicing in the sharp twigs and the resisting quality to the stiff branches.