Beautiful and sad...

This morning I almost ran over this little guy on my bike.  Upon de-saddling I realized he was dead.  I moved him off the bike lane and admired his vibrant colors.  I think this is the same hummingbird I've seen on my ride up to school for at least a month.  I found him in front of the tree where he often perches and sings his squeaky song. 

Anna's hummingbird.

No bike ride yesterday...

but there was a radiograph of peeper's head.

HEADWINDS!

No joke, there were gusts of wind that nearly blew me off the bike.  The weather report called for 30-40 mile an hour gusts and I believe it!  Unfortunately for me, the wind was blowing north to south and of course I was riding south to north.  Even though it was a battle getting there,   my ride into school today was a thrilling adventure.  

My new ride!

I love, love love riding my new bike!  I am also completely a fan of the Diva saddle by Selle Italia.

Today's sightings

Some things I want to see while I'm commuting to work:  birds of prey, furry bunnies, other nice looking bikes, a friendly smile, etc...
Some things I absolutely NEVER ever want to see again include: broken glass in the bike way, human poo, and a bum holding a 24 oz Busch Light having a morning puke on the side of the bike path.