It's A New Year

Happy New Year, everyone!  Yes, I realize that it's January 5, but extended travel and bit of procrastination has prevented me from sending this annual wish to everyone until now.  Nonetheless, the wish is just as sincere as if it had arrived in a timely fashion, and here on the train people are hunkering down for the beginning of cold, long winter of riding.  In fact, if I didn't know better I would think people are using the January commute as a form of mini hibernation.  I notice more  people wrapped in blankets and scarves, nestled in for the two hour commute to the city.  Sleep, however, still eludes me so I've decided to use my January commuting time just for me.  I'm going to delve into a new book, catch up on some magazine reading and just simply enjoy the peace and quiet as we rumble along on these dark, frosty mornings.  It doesn't seem like a bad way to start the year.  I just wonder how long it will last?