Today’s the day.

The boys left, one by one, this summer. The ruby-throated hummer left a few days ago. The monarchs should be floating over any time now--if they haven’t already started. I guess it’s my turn.

I wonder if they experience qualms before the restlessness for flight takes over.

I know for a fact they don’t carry as much baggage! Amazing how much even a Civic can hold.

I don’t know what the journey will be like. I don’t know exactly where I am going. But there’s enough of that red-tailed hawk in me to trust my instinct.

The goodbyes have been lengthy. It’s time to get on the road.