After living in the Pacific Northwest for over six years, I know I should expect the month of June to be replete with unpredictable weather, yet still I find myself surprised. May brought warmer temperatures that had me thinking thoughts of summer, then the cool air and clouds returned a couple weeks ago. The rain poured and we were chilled to the bone, particularly during the 24 hour period in which our furnace ceased all productive activity. It seemed like summer might arrive as scheduled on July 5thand not a moment sooner, but of course, that thought vanished almost as …

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