Last week was uneventful. My husband traveled to Alaska for aa few days of work. I held down the fort, so to speak.

Seattle has turned to its traditional fall weather. Gloomy, a bit of rain and dark by 5pm. I had C2 over for dinner on Saturday and vented about how the early dark made him feel like it was midnight, even though it was only 7pm.

Sunday morning we had coffee with the neighbors. I enjoy this. They are also corporate professionals in a similar life situation-- planning to retire in the next few years, with aging family that needs care. 

Sunday afternoon we put up the Christmas tree. It's our way of fighting back against the gloom. My husband loves this activity. I have to restrain my commentary when he decorates. For days before we put up the tree, little boxes of Christmas decor will arrive daily from Amazon. My first reaction is that we don't need more Christ junk decor. Then I remind myself that we aren't in debt and we are saving well. So why not spend a little on this. 

Sunday evening we had a nice dinner at a local restaurant. This restaurant has poor cell phone reception, so it forces us to put our devices down and actually talk to each other.