Like Seattle, but without the cutting-edge music scene or rugged coastal scenery

Texas is supposed to be dry and hot this time of year. But lately we've been warm and soggy, thanks to near-record rainfall in June and more unwelcome precip so far in July. We've had nothing but wacky weather this year anyway, with some snow, a tornado/hailstorm and flooding. Where's our scorching desert-like climate? Me and a ga-million people are wishing hard for it.

We've been blessed; our house is near the top of a hill. We had some water in our kitchen on June 18 (up to seven inches of rain fell in less than an hour), and water a few times in our garage. That, and the humid air turning a partial loaf of bread into mold and ruining my appetite for toast for as long as I can imagine. But nothing major compared to people who have lost their homes. We all want dry heat (not to be confused with dry heaves).

It's wildfire season in parts of the land, and some of Florida is limping through an oddball drought. But it could always be worse. So, how's the weather where you are?