Nice seasonable ride in this morning--a bit cold (23F/-5C) and calm. Wish I could figure a way to keep my fingers warm (they have been very susceptible to the cold since a youthful rock climbing indescretion about 30 years ago). Lobster mitts and glove liners don't quite do it.

Interesting note from yesterday's ride home. The one main intersection I go through (Univ of Maryland entrance next to ComCast Center) was shut down in all directions while a motorcade with two big tour-type buses went through (motorcycle outriders, State Troopers, and even a Baltimore city police car). I heard on the news later that Obama was on campus yesterday afternoon. I wonder how many times he used the word "change" while actually saying nothing...