Riding isn't always inspirational

Went for a ride at 5am this morning. Went through all the sleeping neighborhoods and passed a few gutter bunnies on my way. Waved hello when I could and then pushed my way out to bellfountain. Cruised around lost in my thoughts till my legs started burning -- Decided to head back before I bonked. Came back in to Corvallis just as things were picking up. Stopped off for a caffeine fix, but decided on tea instead. Missing all the elements that have moved away, happy to see the students gone, wishing for the rain,… head full of contradictions.

Tomorrow: Another bike ride, running up and down the soccer fields to spare my knees, packing up the super hero costume and heading for sunnier terrain.