It is wonderful to once again be able to see stars in the morning sky with no rain in forecast.  The past few days has seen improvement in things drying out tho rivers in area still bank high.  Continued weather forecast is for dry conditions which will help the farmers immensely to make decisions about starting up the combines in either their soybeans or corn with thoughts of possible mud holes to avoid.  The hummingbirds have taken off for  warmer climes as no longer seen at the feeder.  Fall flowers blooming in abundance.