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Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

With rain in the area and Vulcan Rider on vacation I wasn't surprised to find Billie had the parking area to herself.

Other than a few sprinkles in the morning, hardly enough to make the pavement wet, the rain stayed to the South or the North of where I was.

I rode home under bright cloudy skies.

And Billie reached a milestone. She turned 25.

• 69F/20.5C with some sprinkles for the ride to work.
• 80F/27C and bright for the home ride.

Truman's Birthday

Nope, I didn't ride to work today.

And . . .

I didn't do any other riding either.

I did inline skate and . . .

I was most pleased.

Mesh In the Morning ...

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

It was 71F/22C when I left for work. What's that old saying, "Mesh in the morning, concentration take warning"? I suspect I just made that up, but it is true nonetheless. Today I was grateful my work area doesn't have a window. Keeping my mind on my work would have been a real challenge.

On the way home I had a chance encounter with a friend. He was riding his BMW and came up next to me as I waited at a stoplight. We didn't have long to chat. He asked me if it wasn't a little warm for Hippohands. I admitted to just being lazy. I'm off work tomorrow. Maybe I will take them off. It's not like it's a big job or takes much time. Like I said, I've just been lazy.

Yes, I'm off work tomorrow. It is Harry S. Truman's Birthday. He was the 33rd President of the United States. He was born and raised in Missouri. I think we who work for the State are the only people who have this day off. I love it.

When I got home tonight, I happened to look down as I walked by the recycling bin.

I'm thinking Leo has taken up origami...or, it was simply random. Still, I picked it up very carefully and disposed of it respectfully just in case it was faerie remains. It can't hurt to be cautious.

• 71F/22C and a little cloudy for the ride to work.
• 85F/29C and plenty of sunshine for the ride home.

Birds

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

It was another wondrous weather day.

Another day spent inside.

I did escape for a few moments around lunchtime.

The birds were busy feeding, bathing and drying themselves. Soon the raptors will be returning and it won't be such a bird's life Downtown. But, for now, life is good.

60F/16C with a few clouds for the ride to work.
86F/30C and brightly cloudy for the ride home.

A Taste of Summer

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

There were motorcycles and scooters everywhere.

At lunchtime people were everywhere.

I was a little surprised there were only three bikes in the parking area. Yes, I rode the Red Fox. I didn't get a chance to ride over the weekend. The plan had been to take the really long way home. Then a co-worker reminded me it was Cinco de Mayo. This has turned into another major drinking holiday. Safe seemed home directly.

• 58F/14C and cloudy for the ride to work.
• 86F/30C with clouds, but lots of sunshine for the ride home.

Cognitively Cloudy

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

Today was the second "Bad Brain Day" in a row.

It would have been best if I could have spent the day riding. Fortunately, my job allows me to work pretty much off on my own. I had very little distraction.

Still, I was very happy when the end of the day came and I could ride.

I am glad tomorrow is Saturday. I'm not sure I'll be able to ride, but I will be able to rest.

• 48F/9C and overcast for the ride to work.
• 62F/17C and a little sunshine for the ride home. 

Some Sunshine

Yes, I rode to work today.

And . . .

There was sun.

There are still lots of bushes and trees blossoming. There are leaves appearing on many of the trees.

But, there are many just now shooting leaves.

It was still chilly today by the native's standards. Heaven knows I seen warmer May Days, and I have certainly seen colder.

• 44F/7C and sunshine for the ride to work.
• 55F/13C and overcast for the home ride.