It was the first truly hot weekend of 2026 across Europe, and only now is it finally cool enough again for me to put these lines into shape.
Only now can I think somewhat clearly again. Before that, I was merely sitting in front of the television, stupidly letting YouTube videos run, streaming random shows on Netflix and Amazon, and waiting for my head to become usable again.
The last spoonful of pasta with parmesan has reached my mouth. Cold, of course. Second nightly meal, or perhaps the first one of this day. Although, technically, it is still night. But Monday has already begun, and cooler temperatures of only around 27 degrees Celsius are expected in and around Hamburg.
Only around 27 degrees.
Which, these days, almost sounds like relief.
Sweet, melodic music fills me with calm and helps me sort my thoughts. So that I disturb neither cat nor wife in the apartment, I use my AirPods. My daily companions. Small private protective capsules for the nervous system, only unfortunately withou…
