6:30am friday

Morning observations:

• air so cold, I see how long I can ride with eyes closed against the wind on empty streets - about 1/4 of the distance
• starbucks swamped, cars jam the block like it's the happeningest party in town
• still look more like a student than staff, early commute to work feels like the predawn crosstown ride of shame
• spewing poofing sputtering steam vents