No, but it does in Manchester (UK)

Same for Dublin

I guess I haven't seen a day (that is, a 24h period) without any sort of water falling from the sky.

Very true and is a big factor in the nasel accent, something that is not evident in Seattle.

Adam - If there was a way to share your address with me then I would be sending you some powerfully hopped IPA's!

Thanks, but no I'm not sharing my address on HN.

Receiving an email = a small but significant affirmation of one's self worth.

That's the problem.

I think separating reading from writing email is a good thing. Emails you have received typically represent other people's agendas - those you write (especially if written from scratch not just a reply) represent your own agenda.

I would like a client that allows me to read in a browsey (flipboard?) way - no replies or forwarding allowed.

Separately I want the client to semi-automatically create emails from my to-do list - I get to edit and send.

This way I am able to understand what other's want me to know but I remain productive by focussing on my own agenda.

Already on to it! http://www.emlr.co.uk