Saweeeeet!

42F. Today was the first day since January 26 that I was able to ride my bicycle to work. Very, very nice. Except for the 15mph headwind on the way home. We've had some brutally cold weather and I'll admit it, I'm a sissy. I won't bike when it gets below 15F. Tootsies get too cold. It's about a 13 mile ride and it takes me about an hour. If you're interested, and I know you are, here's my route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=701729
Now that I think of it, that's quite manly. Exceptionally manly. Although I have to admit it's pretty flat, except for those squiggles up on Wheelock Parkway in St. Paul. Those are switchbacks. Killer on the way home. Hopefully, I'll get to ride a couple more times this week. Not tomorrow though. I'm seeing our accountant about taxes!! Yipee!! I've been so very wrong both in our favor and in Uncle Sam's favor the past couple of years when making estimated pre-payments that I made none this year. So bring it on G-men, I can take it. Or give it, I guess, if I owe them. I'd rather take it. Full report tomorrow.

In other news, the Madster is applying for a big time summer school program that is held at Theee Blake School. It would be great if she got in, but we'll see. 1) We might make too much money (very, very hard to believe, I'll show you my tax return). 2)Her parents are still married and living together. 3) And we are not minorities. Except that in the Minneapolis Public Schools I think my kids are in the minority. In any case, it would be great for Maddy. If she doesn't get in that's fine. She's got supportive parents, grandparents and friends and the expectation from all of us that she will do well in school. If every kid in the district had that, I think there wouldn't be as many problems as there are.