Thanks, guys.
Janice - (Hey there! I haven't "seen" you in a while!) I think that's part of my problem....I have an easy ride on Metro as my alternative - 3 stops, Glenmont to Silver Spring, and I really can't say it's all that bad. I don't even have to deal with parking - DH drops me off at the Kiss-and-Ride on his way to Gaithersburg.
I seem to find that once I cut back on the bike in the Fall, it's hard to start back up again. I do fall out of that "habit". Today's a perfect example: Planned on riding. Last night said...Nahhhh (hence the post).
RE: the neck - thought for about a half second about a 'bent. I'm hoping I can focus on my twice-daily traction and that will suffice in time.