After a battling wind all week (and rain twice), this morning's commute was paradise! I little chilly (49F - wind chill in the 30's, but at least it was a tailwind!) here on the prairie. Beautifuly sunny - the pavement was still wet from yesterday's downpour, moisture rose off of the fields of the UofI's south farms in a slight fog. The birds were out in force - as were the cows - only two other commuters this lovely morning, but then again, I did get to work early.