We're having beautiful winter weather--daytime temperatures in the 70's, nighttime in the 40's. Couldn't ask for nicer shirtsleeve weather (or no shirt at all).

Problem is, we're dry, dry, dry. The trees and shrubs and all growing things are crying out for water. Plumbers are in great demand as tree roots, seeking water, invade underground pipes.

[Listening to Jethro Tull; just perfect for Monday morning.]

I put out a couple of bowls of water for the cats, and they are empty every other day, as the wild life scurries in for a drink at night. They don't bother the cat food, only the water, which shows how desperate they are.

I just checked the long term forecast. No rain anticipated for 10 days. And beyond?

We need rain.