I felt really lucky to ride today--my baby (2 years old) is in the hospital (respiratory issues, viral, 5 days so far, probably an 8-10 day stay, although no one can say). My spouse is with her right now. I will relieve her tonight, so she can get some sleep in a decent bed and without constantly waking up. Our medical team is wonderful.

It was 40s (F), so quite warm by my standards. Foggy and some snow flurries. Beautiful.

Did 12 miles each way, felt so good to get out on the bike, blast out the cobwebs and fatigue from the last few days.

I was cycling on the MUP in the darkness, and a pedestrian was approaching, so I held down my light, down and away from him. He screamed at me to turn off the GD light as he limped and staggered by, which startled me. I felt bad. The homeless are our most vulnerable. I got to sleep in a safe, warm bed and cycle to work. I wish we could solve our many societal problems, including homelessness.

Although most of the people I encounter on the MUP, both people who are homeless and fellow commuters, as well as runners and others, seem grateful that I'm turning my headlight away from them. So there's that.