Beautiful commute last night past the White House Christmas tree, the crystal clear blue sky and reflection of the Washington Monument on the Potomac. I left the office Christmas party early because I couldn't drink and ride, and without the wine, it all seemed so boring. This morning, it was clear again, and the river was icy. The Canada geese, which get in the way in the summer, were impressive floating near the ice and flying away with loud honks on a terrific day. But a couple of near misses with cars kept me alert.