Wet dog

For the past couple of days it has stormed in the late afternoon. It is officially summer!

However, the timing is crap, since the skies darken and then open up right as everyone is trying to start their commute home. And these are serious drenchers. Like they caused minor flooding on the north side yesterday. These storms are further complicated by the wind which blows capriciously, rendering umbrellas pointless, and are capable of getting you wet in ways you didn't know possible. In about 45 seconds.

Which basically eliminates any patience I have for the CTA bullshit. Waited for the bus shielded behind an umbrella, which was largely an act of futility. But great for drama. The thing I noticed as I rode home in the storm - the entire bus reaked of wet dog. Well, I guess wet person, but when you are that wet at 5PM, the two smells are nearly interchangeable.

Lucky me.