Only through the benevolent grace of God Almighty has Houston been spared a tropical storm in the alarming gap of three days between the start of the hurricane season and the publication of our hurricane guide today.Yes, we took a chance. But we also pulled a few strings with the Big Man. Give us three days, we said (In exchange, unfortunately? Well, He had been planning on yet another improbable Astros comeback. Sorry, guys.)We're not the only ones taking advantage of getting ready for Ike Redu
