First winter commuting, finding my limits
Discouraged both by how little I managed to bike this year, and by how out of shape I was the first few months, I decided to do some research, get some gear, and see what my comfort limits are when it comes to cold weather and cycling.
Turns out, 24F is about my limit. Since today started out above 32F, I was actually a little warm when I got to the office after 7 miles or so; fortunately I keep a spare shirt in my office.
Just the process of thinking about cycling in colder, and darker, conditions forced me to reevaluate many of my practices. I found that it shook me out of complacency, and that was a good thing.
So the answer to 'How was my ride' is: satisfying.