We Interrupt this Winter for a Brief Period of Fall

Yesterday was a wonderful day for February. It was up to 53 degrees at lunch. The commute home was like riding in fall instead of winter. It was refreshing to ride without wearing all of the winter accessories (scarf, electric gloves, half mask). It won't last long as two fronts are moving through today/tonight and temperatures are headed back down, but I enjoyed it while it lasted :)

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