your candle's out

Question: Why is it that this year, upon seeing the phrase 'tropical depression,' my first thought was Marvin the Paranoid Android in Florida? "Now I've got all this sand inside of me and no one even cares - why do people like the beach so much anyway? It's far too hot and wet..."
Went to friend's graduation party today. Have known said friend since I was about four and we lived across the street from each other. Holy crap, everyone's growing up!