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06:18
Where's my coat? Oh, it's where I left it, in the closet. Perform departure checklist. 1) Wallet, 2) Keys, 3) Rosary. Check. 4) Hair is combed? Check. 5) Computer, 6) Phone. Check, Check.

06:21
Pay attention. I've got to move it or be late for Mass. Hop in Jeep (cage). Fire it up. Go.

06:29
Rats. I have one minute for prayers before Mass. How quickly can I pray the Apostle's Creed? Oh, never mind.

06:58
There's nothing like a little Heaven on earth first thing in the morning. But it's another winter's day. It's cold and dark. I'm tired and driving the cage. Work looms ahead. Yawn.

07:09
St. Gabriel Radio is playing a segment of "Life is Worth Living". But I'm driving out of the station's range. Just as Archbishop Sheen is about to wrap up an argument in a gift box of logic, love, and Spirit, static emerges, followed by a laxative commercial on another, more powerful station. Sigh.

07:18
The office parking lot. Gather stuff, exit Jeep. A few stars are out, but the sun will rise shortly. Is that Venus rising in the east? Hey, it seems a bit warmer. There's a cardinal singing. Lots of birds are singing. Not bad. To work.

11:42
Voice from another cubicle: "Hey, Pat, it's getting hot in here. Would you close your blinds, please?" Say, it is warm in here. The sun is bright. Closing the blinds, I notice the snow from last weekend's blizzard. It's melting! In fact, the roads are clear. Weather.com says it's 48 degrees F. out there. I've gotta get out of here. I'll go home for lunch!

11:56
The gas station's sign says $3.45 for regular. Ouch. This cage gets about 18-20 MPG. I'm spending $7.90 by going home for lunch. Nice work, Einstein.

12:04
Home. I'm in range of St. Gabriel Radio again. Fr. Corapi is expounding on Immortal Combat. "Pray the Rosary!", he implores, and "I have five degrees in Theology. Remember to be humble!" That Corapi guy could inspire the dead, and probably does! He has certainly inspired me today. That's it! Enough! I'm riding the Buell back to work!

12:27
Where are my cool-weather gloves? Oh, in the closet, right where I left them. Perform departure checklist. Lights: Good. Brakes: Good. Side stand: OK. Electrics: Fine. Tire pressure: Nominal. Helmet and Gear: OK. Ignition on. Shift to neutral. Starter on, engine start, idle at 1,000 RPM.

12:38
Departure Prayer: My Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Blessed Virgin Mary, my Glorious Guardian Angel and Dad, I ride with you! Won't you please ride with me?

12:39
Twist the throttle, raise the side stand, release the clutch. GO!

12:58
Wearing the mischievous smile of the satisfied motorcyclist, carrying my helmet and gear, I strut into the office. It's March 12. It's been a long winter. And now we ride!

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