Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

Rather stupefied by our trip. Late afternoon however I cleaned out studio.; Called the express office & found my father’s day present was there. The 3rd Symphony of “Dvorak”—a playing revealed it full of beauty—June 18—(Wed.).; Slept until 10:00—up & feel refreshed & with renewed faith in my work. Day spent in studio going over my old diaries (1912—1912—1915)—and looking at some of my 1915 notes for pictures. It is my task now to re-create and re-experience the rhapsodic impressions of life & nature I had then. I can do it.June 19 (Thurs.); Fixing up gardens around studio & flower box—put Blue-eyed Mary & pink & purple petunias in box. Pinks in front of the studio, and chrysanthemums along the west side. The pinks from Bengert’s—“Ess” must need show me her home. Mr. Bengert’s mother, an invalid.; A sunny but cool day.; Evening—letters to Mrs. Walter A. Maier, Dr. O.P. Kretzmann and the Krentz’s.June 20—(Friday). A still warm June day, more in keeping with the solstice season.; My cyst very sore all night, difficult to sleep, as I could