the Thoreau Log. 24 April 1841. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: It has been a cloudy, drizzling day, with occasional brightenings in the mist, when the trill of the tree sparrow seemed to be ushering in sunny hours (Journal, 1:251-252). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862