Still calibrating my winter clothing selections. Doesn't help that it's been warming up nearly 10 degrees, from freezing to 40F, during my commutes the past few days. I was wondering why I felt so cold, colder than I expected, starting out, and then was sweating so heavily when I got to work. Finally checked the weather service history -- now I get it!

Surprised by a train this morning. I can usually hear them coming, but today I was right in front of the main line locomotive blowing his horn (though two blocks away, and the track curves). So I jumped (while riding along), my instincts yelled "Get off the tracks!" for a moment, then my rational brain replied, "Huh? I'm not on the tracks. As a matter of fact the crossing is a block that-a-way!"

After that wake-up, the rest of the ride was calm, cool, and collected. Wildlife for the day was the big white fluffy dog, in his fence, who's always happy for company.