Yesterday was nicely warm and clear until dusk, then it rained all night at a soft but steady rate accumulating about an inch. This morning dawned bright and clear. My pastures look like they grew an inch over night. The orange trees are in bloom and the air is sweetly perfumed. Life is good.

Update:

There are also an extraordinary number of rose blooms. I'm not sure what caused this but this year is rosier than any previous one. The air is intoxicating. I'm giddy.