I've been sinking, too, graystreet. This may be way out in leftfield, but I live in Michigan, as well...& November is the cloudiest month here, & add to that the time change at the beginning of the month leaves little daylight after 4:00. I hope your trip takes you someplace sunny...& warm would be nice, too, since we have 10" of snow. Chin up...& maybe get a light box. I'm not fully convinced they work, but they sure don't hurt in this dark, gray place called Michigan.