Seattle on the Fringe by Stacey Merrick : Offbeat and Unusual Entertainment, Activities, Events, Attractions in Seattle, WA.

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It's that time of year in Seattle.  Time to hunker down and stay inside and try to keep warm and dry.  The rainy season is upon us, yet it is still too warm to head to the mountains and play in the snow.  Here are my rainy day activity suggestions:

• Take this time to catch up on work.  Pretty soon it is going to be dark outside whether you leave the office at 4:30pm or 8:00pm.  If you don't have kids, might as well stay at work later.

• Cook a nice meal for your friends and family.  It's time to add that extra weight (I like to call it "winter weight") so you won't shiver like a chihuahua all winter.  My favorite local grocery stores are PCC and Madison Market.  Both are co-ops that feature local and organic produce.

• Pick up some good books to read.  I generally go to Elliot Bay Book Co. This bookstore is one of Seattle's best independent bookstores, and is conveniently located near my work, which makes it even better.  They have an amazing selection of books, including a well arranged corner of the store that features local authors.  The coffee shop downstairs has good food, with a decent selection of vegetarian options served by a variety of Seattle hipsters.

• Dine out at a cozy restaurant.  For breakfast, The Library Cafe has more than one fireplace to dine next to, books galore, and delicious comfort food.  Bleu Bistro has to be my favorite fall/winter dining spots.  It's perfect for a first date, but probably a depressing place to go alone as it seems to be designed for small groups and couples. I recommend any of their hot specialty drinks; they come with a cookie!

• Go for a steam at the spa.  My favorite spa in Seattle is the affordable Hot House in Capitol Hill.  Sorry guys, it is ladies only.  It is a tiny place that makes great use of the space by providing the basics:  a steam room, sauna, hot tub, massage room, shower room, and lounge area.  The butch clientele generally scares off the bourgeois condo-living-yuppie-trash who have taken over most spas in Seattle, so Hot House is a safe haven for the down-to-earth lady who just wants to relax and warm-up.