cold this morning but not nearly as cold as yesterday. left my parents' house (where I stayed the night before) a little later than I wanted to so I did the first part of the commute as expeditiously as possible given the road conditions. stopped by my bike locker to pick up my lock and then proceeded the rest of the way into work. a lady I passed on the path after saying "on your left" said thanks then something else under her breath. I guess it wasn't well wishes. other than that, it was a good, and invigorating ride in.

got out a little early. put my bike lock in the locker again on the way back and also took a detour up and down the Paint Branch before heading home through some tough crosswinds. passed a homeless-looking person sitting off to the side of the path who positively stunk of the wacky tabacky. snow flurries started coming down as I was getting off the path but they went away after a few minutes. good ride back.