Shannon never bothers to bring his hearse up for the early morning second class. No guests. No one sees me leave.

Catching the morning freight train at Canoe Lake Station. Second Class from Madawaska

Canoe Lake Forecast: 6/15/1917 High: 60.1F Low: 35.1F Rain: 0 inches.

1915 Burnt Land #tt1915

Jackson said of Bill Beatty, 'He is so soaked in monochrome that mild things excite him.'

1915-16 Nocture #ttcanvas

I get up quietly. Pack my bag and slip out of @mowatlodge. No one is stirring except Old Mrs. Fraser.

In 1905 I worked for a photoengraver in Toronto for eleven dollars a week.

Jackson said he had to wean me away from Varley so I could see new possibilities

We are what nature made us: soon or late,Life’s art that fadeth passeth slow away, Wilfred Campbell

A good portrait can be peed into the snow.

Those who go a-borrowing go a-sorrowing.

1916-17 Maple Saplings #ttcanvas

After Seattle I avoided any serious romantic involvement.

Harris tried to convince me of Theosophy. I still don't know what it is.

I think Daphne Crombie had the eyes for me. Trouble was, she was married and I was not

Beach, pine, canoe and rapid. That is how Harris described Georgian Bay.

1912 Mississagi #tt1912

I am prey to those old haunting moods - mistrust of myself and my abilities

In 1915 I went up to Owen Sound for a day to see my sister Minnie from out West. Did not see her for 8 years