the Thoreau Log. 17 February 1841. Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal: Our work should be fitted to and lead on the time, as bud, flower, and fruit lead the circle of the seasons. (Journal, 1:215). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862