November 22

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The loading area behind my office, on a cold and rainy day.

I walked home, on the 22nd. That was probably dumb. Not only was it dark, but it was WET.

I had my reflective vest, and I dangle a pair of CDs from a string, figuring not too many things are more visible than that....

I am always on High Alert when crossing at the intersection of 7th and Huron. 7th takes a bit of a jog, just there, and that is clearly very confusing to drivers. In addition, Huron is four lanes, and people are eager to turn. Drivers waiting to turn hardly ever look for pedestrians or bicycles.........

I am very careful, but it is scary.

Even in broad daylight in summertime.

In the dark and the rain ... worse.

Nothing bad happened.

I walked the dog right after I got home, and got even wetter. I had succeeded in missing the deep puddles on the way home, but on the way around the block with Wilbur, I soaked each of my feet.

My shoes were still wet the next morning, so I wore an older pair the next day.

Next time it's pouring down rain, and dark, when I leave work, I'm going to take the bus.

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