Voodoo, where are you commuting from? I see you live in Maynard. I would actually feel pretty safe commuting at night around here, if I had the right lights, etc.
Do you ride a Voodoo? I am using one as my "errand" bike. I love it. It's the bike I started riding on 7 years ago. Three road bikes later, I still enjoy getting out on it, although it's heavy.

Robyn