Luckily, it was only my computer's screensaver; still, it was a subtle reminder that it's still winter down here, even if the temperature is a mild and (almost) agreeable 18 degrees.
A quick feeding of the wild ducks by the pond and a quick look-around - yes, the yacht that anchored opposite from us is still there! - and then a quick dash back inside for a hot cup of tea by the blazing fireplace.
With all those wintry mornings and the strong winds yesterday, we haven't been to "God's wading pool" at the Aquatic Centre lately.
Instead, I've been watching some old movies and reading some long-forgotten books. As W. Somerset Maugham said, "To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life."
Let's see what I wake up to tomorrow morning ...
