One of the many observations I had this week, was that I did not realize the increase of time in being alone as a retired guy. And the simple comfort that brings. Being invaded with kinfolk this week and literally having zero alone time made me reflect on how much time of each day I work alone puttering on this or that. While I have never been anywhere close to comfortable or polite in group settings I found this week my threshold or endurance if you will, for the continued presence of people has diminished dramatically. I did my best to hide in the shop with the dogs.