After an all-day drive through several of the worst downpours I've ever driven through, here I am in Ann Arbor, Michigan. While the flooding is further south, the ferocity of the rain I drove through (it could not possibly come down harder or faster) gave me a glimpse of what people are experiencing in Iowa and Missouri.

Right now, though, there's no rain and the sun is shining. (I'll enjoy it while I can, and I won't bother looking at the extended weather forecast....)

Limited connectivity here, and even more limited time, so that's it for now!

MORE: One last thing. I briefly turned on the hotel television, and what movie do you think they're showing?

Hard Rain (starring Christian Slater, Betty White, and Morgan Freeman) a thriller set during heavy rain which triggered "a massive flood started by a dam accident in a small town." Naturally, the town is underwater, people can only get around by boats, etc.

Quite enjoyable. Rather like a cruise ship screening "Titanic" during a crisis, doncha think?

Should I have brought a boat?