Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just after 3:45 a.m. in "The City", on 12-12-15. Not really significant, but I thought I'd add that information anyway.

Well, I did it, I took time out of my busy retirement to set up our Christmas tree for another year. I took a few pictures, but I like the two below the best, because they show the tree in the brightness of day and the darkness of night. 

# 1

In the picture below taken after sunset, I was able to capture the reflection of the tree in the window facing the street. I like it a lot. In both pictures, the ornaments shown are either made by Mary or myself, or in the case of the topper, purchased at the Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago. There is one ornament near the top, that depicts an angel. It was a gift from Sally. We like the idea that our ornaments reflect places we've been or experiences that we've shared.

#2

I still have to learn how to locate the pictures once I download them from my camera.

No trains yesterday, which is odd, considering that it was Friday. 

We took the morning safari to the post office and the bank, where STWD was able to make a biscuit withdrawal. It was a windy day, so our attire was reflective of what we saw out the window, not the reality of the actual weather. We were under-dressed. Right now, the outdoor temperature is 43° Fahrenheit, with a relative humidity reading of 82% Indoors, it is 66.6° and the humidity is a tad lower at 50%. actually not bad for a late fall day/night.

Today, the temperature is expected to be 54° with the possibility of morning showers. That possibility is a reality, as it is current;y wet outside the WW. Just like with that famous weather rock in Bermuda, if it is wet, it is raining. Sunday, we may see 58°, but the chance of showers in the forecast is more a sure thing than a forecast.

In sports, the Cubs signed outfielder Jason Heyward. The Cardinals also wanted to sign Heyward, so the Cubs get a twofer; they get a quality outfielder and they steal a player from the Cardinals, their division rivals. I believe that next year is finally here. Am I a hopeless die-hard Cubs Fan or what? With a bit of good fortune, the Tigers may contend again too. 

I had a good day puzzling yesterday. I placed numerous pieces, including one in the lower edge that I hadn't recognized before. Today, I'd like to place more pieces in my jigsaw puzzle, but first, I have to assist Mary in the kitchen and walk with the intrepid weather dog.

Other than that, I have no specific plans. I did get in some time with the girls last night, but it was not one of my better days, or is that nights? It happens. I enjoyed myself anyway.

The sun will rise today at 8:06 a.m. and set at 5:10 p.m. Ciao.