Tuesday, 9th January, 2007

Here we are, then, just me and my flat screen and my brand new black keyboard - it looks very sexy by candlelight. It's late and the household is quiet, everyone asleep. I love being the only one awake; I love keeping watch, keeping them all safe through the night hours. My daughter did night watch on the Greenpeace ship, The Rainbow Warrior. She said it was an incredible feeling, knowing that she was responsible for the safety of all those souls, lying in their bunks, dreaming their dreams. Sitting alone in the dark, I appoint myself the sentry at the door, guardian of those a-slumber, protector of the innocent.

It's not a bad job, this vigil business - long hours but I'm my own boss.