Well, my chubby little friend, Punxsutawney Phil made his long awaited prediction today, and to the dismay of many of his followers, winter will continue marching on for six more weeks. Was he truly right as he crawled back to bed after witnessing his shadow? It happened near 7:30 a.m. EST today, and for us watchers in the Midwest, Spring has already shown itself in a few different ways. Just two days ago I spotted my first robin, happily hopping along the brown grass hunting for any worms to feast. Also, the temperatures have reached above normal several days in January, including the dreaded lack of snow!
As a winter lover, I am believing in my plump weather rodent and yearning for one mammoth snow storm to complete my seasonal fix! Once that happens, then Spring can cheerfully move on in, and the masses can proceed to gloat, but until then, please let Mr. Phil’s forecast continue as planned. Good night my Pennsylvania furry friend, see you again the same time next year…