Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, September 8, 1962

Cold in the morning but by mid-afternoon rather sultry – only a few mares-tails in deep blue sky.  Cicadas very active.

The day sort of wasted, waiting for a call from John that did not come.

After brunch we went to Ulbrich’s at the Plaza to buy birthday cards for the grandchildren.

Then to the central Terminal in Buffalo to get a “TIME” (Art had told us “Orion in December” had been reproduced with other paintings in connection with an article on Johnson (Wax) Collection which is to tour the world.  My impression of the whole thing that it was too hastily done – a “noble gesture” as the writer said, but not thoroughly done – All of us artists should have had more important examples for such a world-wide tour –

Charles E. Burchfield, September 8, 1962