The move went well and we’re really enjoying unpacking everything in our new apartment. Exhausted to the point of near-collapse. As if someone has taken a large hammer to all vital organs. This has triggered old asthma wheezing and shortness of breath, probably from unloading dusty books onto their shelves – which should not last long.

Today our A/C went out for several hours but was fixed fast at the breaker box. And a new TV, Samsung. Simple 20″, but flat, modern, great for DVDs. Yeah! Netflix! Watched the first disc of The Office (English version). Brilliant.

Brilliant brutal heat. Tapioca. Tadpoles sucked through a straw. Wi-fi, cold air conditioning, soreness, jubilation, jazz symbols, jazz drum solos.