No coffee in the house this morning, so today's commute included a sidetrip to Starbuck's. Coffee and a blueberry scone while doing the NY Times crossword (very unsuccessfully!). The Starbuck's route adds a mile and a quarter to my usual 3.5 mile one-way commute, but it's a nice treat.

This route takes me on an MUP that parallels a busy highway (Fairfax Co. Pkwy). At the one crossing I have to make, a car slowed to a stop BEHIND the stop line and checked for bikes and waited for me to cross before attempting her right turn. Very unusual for this intersection and refreshing.

A great trip in!

Mike