Notes and links from 2 Sept

Definitely a rest day. Slept right through to 1pm with very little mental disturbance, then Fi came home with great-neph M for an hour before taking him home after which I went back to sleep for a couple more hours. Feeling OK for it though. Sometimes excess sleep can be a problem but not today. It’s properly damp outside now. The excess dryness of the drought has gone from our garden and everything has that autumnal vibe. It’s quite remarkable how quickly everything changes — the grass is pretty much a vibrant green already. It’s still warm though, which is pleasant. See you outside? Another for the “trying to digital detox” pile but noteworthy for relaying an observation by Jenny Odell: “She describes digital habits as grooves formed geologically over time, which is why cold-turkey attempts fail. Social pressure and muscle memory pull us back." This rings true, and also works both ways. I’ve been off the Instagram app long enough now that I find it instantly repelling to the very…