As I’m writing this on Tuesday evening, we’ve had a welcome—albeit brief—rainstorm pass through. The relief is tangible after weeks of hot, dry conditions and several days when it seemed our county was spontaneously combusting around us. Lord willing, any accompanying lightning hasn’t sparked more fires.
After two days of having the scanner stuck to my ear waiting for updates (husbands get annoyed when you keep pausing your 36 minute television program for two hours)…


