Some history: Early in our marriage, I used to tell my husband when I bought clothes and show him what I bought. He always expressed disapproval and lectured me on spending too much money. So for the past 25 years, I have never mentioned buying any new clothes. I sneak them into my closet and just wear them. He never asks when or where I got them.
Newsflash: I have landed at least temporary work with an important agency located in Denver, and will be going there this week to get started on the project and pick up the files to work on.
The notable event: Tonight at dinner my husband asked if I was ready for the trip. I said that I had been going through my closet trying to find appropriate clothes for 4 days in the office in summer. He expressed concern, and suggested that I buy some new clothes!!! (Of course, I already have, but maybe tomorrow I will buy some more.) He then offered to let me borrow a briefcase that he had recently bought for a business trip. I told him I had bought a new briefcase for this trip, and he said, "Good."!!!
