I got into the cab at “SEA-TAC.”

“Hi! This is my first time in Seattle.”

“Welcome,” said the taxi driver.

“How is it living here?” I asked.

“I’ve been here 18 years, and I’m used to it.”

“Is it always this rainy?”

“Yes, from October until April.”

“But every single day?!”

“Yes.”

“Oh, well it must be nice and cozy. You can stay in and relax instead of being tempted to go out and run around.”

“Or be depressed. Mostly depressed.”

“Oh.”