Thanks all.
And yes, JPprivate, Henderson Road is busy, and 50 mph. Last night it wasn't so busy, at 10:30, but this morning it was crazy. So this morning I took it the other direction, East, for about a quarter mile, if that. Then took the first light right into the neighborhood. From there I basically meandered until I was about halfway home, then a short little jog on Kenny, then Fishinger, then I was back on North Star again, and pretty much home free.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement that led to this in the first place. Especially the tip I read about baby wipes. The unscented Pampers brand worked great.