My ride this morning was interesting. The moon was NOT full but some weird stuff was going down. I witnessed several of Arlington County's finest arresting a "bad dude" about five blocks away from my house. They were cuffing him as I passed by. About three miles later, I see Diablo, the local coyote, down trail from me. He checked me out 'til I got closer, then ran into the neighborhood. I heard him crying on Thursday morning but haven't seen him, "in the fur," for several months.

Being outside is wonderful. It was barely 20 degrees but I was so pleased to feel pavement under my tires that I didn't mind the cold. This week, I've missed only one day due to weather. Alas, rain tonight which likely means ice tomorrow morning. I'm gearing up---psychologically--for some Coach Troy and "Tough Love" tomorrow!!