A Year of Blogging: February 2, 2011

Today is Groundhog Day. Which I was surprised to learn is observed only in the US and Canada. Each February 2, we turn our attention to small rodents to see if they see their shadow. If they do not, then we will have an early spring. If this furry critter sees it's shadow, we will have six more weeks of winter. Thing is, Spring is about six weeks away. With any luck, we are through the worst of winter. Whether or not the Groundhog sees his shadow, the season will change (at least on the calendar) in a few more weeks. This year, most of the Groundhogs (and it seems each state has their own 'authority') did not see their shadow so we should have an early spring. Everyone that I know has found that odd. Of course, most of these same people are still digging out from the massive winter storm that affected 2/3 of the US the past couple of days. Friends in NY have said "I don't think this snow will melt until June!" People at work said "Spring is never going to come!" It seemed everyone was scoffing at the groundhog's prediction, and this was the favored outcome. Most people want to hear that there will be an early spring. Who wants six more weeks of winter? I like winter, but even I get tired of it! I wonder what people would have said if the Groundhog had predicted six more weeks of winter!