O, the negative ions!
O, the glorious temperature changing air cleansing RAIN!!!!!
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sigh ....... 
Plus during that month the temps were 98+ for most of that time, most days well over 100. Actually got to 112 two days in a row followed by 110 & 109!
The rain is a welcome old friend. Hope she comes back again soon! 
Yes, so thankful for the rain and to see that there are like minded people here. I am in 12 South Nashville so surrounded by young, green, liberal types...but glad to see others out there. 
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