Amid the gathering gloom ...

Just after 4pm, it's already growing dark outside my study window. The pool of light on my desk gives the illusion of warmth, though I haven't put the fire on and it's not specially cosy - I didn't mean to hang around! Outside, I can no longer see the lights of the ferries that recommenced running at 10am after being weather-bound (you can just make one out in this photo); I caught one of the first boats this morning and had my journey cheered by meeting one of my former colleagues heading (late) for the school. The lights of the East Bay promenade shine on the wet road, and I know I won't be going out again today.

Stir crazy? Just a bit.