Ever in my great Task-Master’s eye
by chuckofish
Today I am getting ready to head to Maryland tomorrow to see daughter #2 and her little family. DN is going to be in a wedding this weekend in Pennsylvania so I am going “to help” in his absence not that I need an excuse or anything.
I think baby Ida is pretty excited.
Meanwhile the chorus of leaf blowers/lawn mowers has started up in our neighborhood–non-stop noise which will go on for nine months. Ye gods! Do I sound like an old battle ax or what? Well you know what they say: “How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth.”
(John Milton: Sonnet 7)
So please say a travel prayer for me–fair weather and no delays. I’ll be back next week. Daughter #1 will be here tomorrow with a post.



I love that photo of Ida! Travel safely and give my love to all.
Here’s to smooth travel, as easy as it can be at 6 am 😬 we are excited to see you indeed! Am I reading it correctly that Milton is writing about being TWENTY THREE??
I think so!
Order a mimosa on the plane! Everyone else will be jealous.