Isn't it ironic?

Irony #1: I had to get my passport renewed recently. It expires next year and since I need to get a new visa it had to be renewed first. I wasn't sure I would have enough time to do this while I was back in America, so I opted to renew from overseas through my local consulate. This made me extremely nervous. When I sent it off I was due to get on a plane in 5 weeks. Not having a passport would put a serious crimp in these plans. But I took a deep breath and sent it off. Predicted renewal time in the US: 4 to 6 weeks. Predicted renewal time from the consulate: 3 to 4 weeks. O...k.... Already a little odd. Actual results: I got it back in 2 weeks. The moral of the story: If you've got to have you passport in a hurry, move overseas.

Irony #2: We got hit by a "typhoon" on Saturday. It was the nicest weather we've had for weeks. It was cool and windy and drizzled a little. Last week was humid and poured every day with intermittent lightning and thunder. Go figure.