A break in the storms barrelling in off the ocean gives clear skies as the sun goes down resulting in freezing cold nights. Ships’ lights start to appear on the horizon as they wait to come into port in the next bay and as it gets darker, the night sky show begins. A zillion stars shine like a spray of diamonds in the inky black sky. It is worth braving the intense cold to go out and watch the display.

The days are icy cold too making it hard to work outdoors so reading is the order for most days. But out on the water, some hardy souls swim and canoe.

Despite the wintery temperatures, there are the first signs of spring: daffodils with a pop of pink from a sole primrose. The heathers have survived and are trying while the agapanthuses down in the secret garden look very healthy despite the constant salt blasting and the frost.

The storm damage repairs are ongoing, but take a look at these new steps and pathway to the upper terraces. That golden stone exudes warmth in the watery sunshine.

My next book on medical politics and research fraud is coming along and I have been on a screenplay writer’s course to prepare for the movie work of LOUISA’S LAMENT.
Jump into patoakleypublishing.london to get a copy and let me know what you think about who should play which of the four women’s roles in the story.

And come back next time for a burst of spring and more news of the new book.