3 a.m.

November 5th
I'm awake with anticipation of the 10 hour drive to Abilene. It's a choice to sleep more now or leisurely put the final touches on packing and nap on the road. NOW is winning.

I leave what is again familiar and there are pangs of desire to stay. I could celebrate Peggy's 60th birthday, I could visit with the friends that got shelved in lieu of the responsibilities of house management, I could walk in the mountains one more time before the snow buries the trails. Departure is often a mixed bag as there is always more.

With the car tightly organized now until September 1st, 2010 I am pointed east.