Winter In Retreat

I believe that Winter is finally upon us in Iraq. The huge puddles of water are in retreat if not totally vanquished. Yesterday there was not a cloud in the sky and it actually reached the 80's. There is a feeling in the air that the rains are gone until next November. I won't be here, at least I pray that I won't be here! It is so cool to feel "Spring" in the air...if that is what you call it. I have a feeling it is going to go from cold and rainy to hot and dry, very quickly.