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Once in a great while I have a streak of energy. In those rare moments I hastily grab my painting kit and sally forth in quest of a picture - I don't always get it, but sometimes I do. The other morning as I sat by the sitting room window, I happened…

Dear Joe, Today I made a pie. It was a wond'rous pie! (Now you must take my word for it, It really is no lie). The filling first I stirred around, With sugar and with spice. (The recipe it called for milk, I substituted ice). Cloves, cinnamon and…

Post Card Anna sent to one of her friends

A beautiful hand-painted postcard Anna sent to a friend.

Chapter V describes provisioning for the winter.

Image showing the view of Pulpit Rock from Van Buren Bay towards the site of Anna's home.

An image showing the view of Pulpit Rock at sundown from Van Buren Point.

These notes are from the early production of the Anna Clift Smith project and show us that our mystery "Joe" from the Journal may have been Mrs. Geraldine Briggs.

My present costume is not as graceful, certainly, but far more comfy than if I wore skirts: sweater above and trousers - bicycle trousers - below, ending in felt stockings when the weather is cold, and low shoes when it is warm. In the house I wear a…

During the deep snow I wore skis. At first the long wooden runners bothered me. But gradually, I became accustomed to them and could travel much faster than I could without them. It is much like skating save that the feet always point straight ahead.…