Time spent; descending

John Milton's Paradise Lost....1(less than equal sign)2,  years

Plato's Republic...8 mos

the Koran...3 mos

Cook's journals...ongoing.

Never be in doubt on your bicycle

I had a dear professor who said they'll never remember what you do in the middle
Only the beginning or the end

I am reminded of that when I realize that no matter what...we are all destined
for another kickstand