Lots of nostalgia in this month’s music. I think the mid-life feeling of being in a loop might be one of the reasons people crisis, and the acceptance of it might be one of life’s key hurdles. I’m always pretty stoic but perhaps time to adopt more of a late-stage living mindset? The déjà vu of it all this month has included the bright repetitions (Arkham nights, school show, catching up with friends, beer bottling, some sunny days, maintenance at the #cabin), the dull repetitions (climate catastrophe, politics, war, Civil Service Live conference, ASBO neighbours, Arnold Clark service team sucking, the woes of friends/family health problems, worry)… and the month also had some wonderful novelty (test drove a Renault 5, the biggest thunderstorm I’ve ever seen in Edinburgh (or anywhere!), Kafenion to Steki Greek restaurant date night, Mario’s at The Shore work picnic, and Belle & Sebastian outside at Kelvingrove).