There is a really dense form of Permaculture that I've seen documentaries, about how it can be used in very dry areas, I think in Israel or Palestine, maybe Lebanon, where both the density of the plants and the multiple heights of the plants involved creates its own microclimate. I suppose my back of the back yard is my little microforest; I'm working on letting some of the better native trees (that live longer and grow larger) get established and slowly remove the invasive "trash trees" that compete with them.

107^o forecast today. It's a surreal morning, overcast, like the heat is waiting to pounce on us. My thermostat is set at 80^o during the day and 82^o overnight. Trying to not run any big appliances during the day. I have enough power strips around, I should turn off the power to all of the "vampire" devices that drain power unseen with their ready lights and quick start modes.

So much to do. I need to make a list and even if I don't prioritize, just cross stuff off as it is finished. Remind myself that I am moving forward. (I did toss a bunch of stuff in this morning's trash that I am never going to use and is too old to donate, so I am still decluttering, if not also upcycling at every turn.)