No relief

So much for the deluge predicted by local and regional forecasters!  We had a collective 6 drops at Casa Monzeglio over the weekend.  Some rain is predicted for today, but it could fall within 50 miles of the house and forecasters will claim they were right.  I guess it was a good weekend for the corn and soybean growers.  They were able to get out and work up all but the wettest areas and get some early crops in.  There is probably enough subsurface moisture to get the corn up and growing, but I don't like the way this season is starting.  Too long dry and then probably too long wet.  The Divine Mrs. M feels I am unduly pessimistic regarding the weather, but as any broken hearted farmer can tell you, putting your trust in Mother Nature is a lot like counting on purchasing the winning ticket for a $200 million lotto jackpot.