It's been cool and rainy all week, just how I like it

[conuly]

Next week it'll be in the 80s, because who doesn't think 80 degree weather when they hear the word "October"?

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Comments

[larryhammer]

Good question. I certainly do -- nice mild weather in the 80s ...

[brokenallbroken]

Growing up in Phoenix, any Halloween under 80 was crisp. Now I resent any day over 75 after the equinox mightily.

[greenwoodside]

Loved the ballet gallery. Even though I'm not a ballet fan, these men looked so controlled and beautiful.

[kengr]

You’re Sexually Assaulted. You Report. And Police Make You the Suspect

I've talked to a guy who tried to report being raped back in the 70s. At first the cops thought it was a joke. When they realized he was serious they threatened to arrest *him*. They were basically going with the "you're a hooker whose client stiffed you" idea...