Not a Luddite, but tolerance for the digital world rapidly decreasing. Attempt to log in to a Gmail account I’ve had for years but don’t use frequently. Know the account name AND the password. Gmail unprepared to give me access without sending a text - to a mobile number I can’t access here. They do get that people may have lost/changed phones but point out that it would have been prudent (no, they don’t use the word) to have listed secondary email addresses for emergency access. Not a requirement at the time the account was opened. Basically no alternatives, tough luck.
Dust in the air causing lower air quality due to particulate matter. Much as smoke from forest fires did where we spend the other half of the year, although the presumed culprit this time is the Sahara. Can’t fight Nature - and it’s not really unpleasant.
Cook the gigantes beans that we soaked yesterday. Have never been particularly tempted despite seeing them regularly at the greengrocer’s as they just look like enormous lima beans. But nicer taste and creamier consistency. In tomato and pepper sauce. A keeper.