Another Independence Day come and gone, another summer officially beyond prologue.  Especially with the next few days in our nation’s capital predicted to top 100 degrees. 

That’s roughly 38 degrees for those of you (scientists and non-Americans) who use the International System.  This is the one thing I do prefer about non-SI measurement: Fahrenheit’s nice, round 100 mark indicating when the heat just becomes god-awfully unbearable for human beings. 

[cue corny segue] And speaking of hot, here are today’s featured blog posts from writers around the web! Continue reading →