To paint a good scene you need to recognize the overall design in nature.

A lovely landscape cannot appreciated by an unlovely mind.

In 1915 I had to adapt to Toronto - I would go out when only necessary during daytime and exercise by walking at night.

I can hear the train whistle in the distance in the night: carrying soldiers, wheat and war material.

Mark Robinson liked my sketch with the high colour of blueberries.

1914 Autumn Tapestry Tangled Trees #tt1914

Watch the words you speak around angry men. Not even you will know who is capable of taking a man's life.

From The Werewolves by Wilfred Campbell

Who circle round the Pole

The shadowy, phantom werewolves,

Is a demon-haunted soul,

I would accompany my Uncle Brodie for extensive hikes in the ravines, along the Scarborough Bluffs

Each panter in the darkness

Under north skies white and wan.

From the even to the dawn;

They hasten, still they hasten,

Jun 19, 1917 New moon tonight

Lismer was gregarious and talkative; I was withdrawn and reticent. We became best of friends.

The horse liniment administered on a lump of sugar should help with the hangover tomorrow.

Enjoying the late evening light of near solstice. The whiskey I procured from George Rowe is helping with the enjoyment.