Notes and links from Fri 26 June

The unintentional wildlife garden next door looks to be producing a bumper crop of blackberries this year. Status: Heatwave day four, and we’re over the worst of it. At around 3pm I realised it was the warmest it was going to be for the next 10 days, according to the forecast, and a lovely breeze started. The house is still too hot, thanks to the bricks holding the heat like they’re designed to, but that should dissipate soon. Meanwhile we’re in the garden. Personally I feel great, which might seem odd while everyone is melting into apathy and frustration. But as I noted during the May heatwave, this is perfect for my chronic fatigue pacing. The climate is preventing me from anything and so my mind and body haven’t had a chance to get exhausted for four whole days. Now the temperatures are receding I feel like I’m fully restored and ready for anything! Of course I’m not and have to be really careful this weekend, but it’s so lovely to have that sensation for the first time in such a…