She was too busy cleaning, cooking, sewing and at odd times helping Jamie, but night after night for nearly a generation she took stock of a life's effort and each milestone on the way spelt failure.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Then came hot chocolate with a marshmallow floating in each cup and milestone salad, which consisted of oblongs of cream cheese into which numerals cut out of green peppers were pressed.
"Entertaining Made Easy"
Emily Rose Burt
A milestone passed, instead of the goal?
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton