On my way to grab a quick bite to eat, the rains came forth; I'm still a bit soaked, and I'm sure the air conditioning in the office won't be helping much.

Still, it's the best sort of rain. It's the soft and warm rain of summer, where the sky is still bright and rain falls rather peaceful, punctuated every now and again by a blinding lightning strike.

It's this sort of weather that makes summer tolerable. I can't stand heat in the 80s or above, humidity or no humidity. The sun beats down and burns the flesh and eyes, an all-around uncomfortable experience. Summer rain, though, is excellent weather for sitting outside or even walking if you like. It's mild. The sky is just the right color of gray, which can be much more stunning than the bluest sky. It's settling.

Speaking of lunch though, someone really needs to open up a chain of restaurants where one can buy a decent burger. I hate having to go to disgusting fast food restaurants that advertise burgers cooked over an open fire only to be served greasy slop. Anyone who's tasted a hamburger cooked in the backyard on a smoky grill knows the simple joy of that simple food. I'd open up a chain like that if I had the money.