Hi Bajan
I'm not from FAA land but are you sure you are not confusing statements that outside vision must be restricted by artificial means (screens etc.) for IF training/currency and if carrying out IF training/currency you need a safety pilot because you can't see out?
I'm sure they are not going to stop you flying IFR on your own just because you are not in cloud and want to shoot an ILS on the way home!
Cheers
TeeS