Author Archives: Stormy Marmot

A Cold Prediction on a Warm Day

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Stormy Marmot

There may not be any snow, but… Seven years in a row! That’s how many times I stood ankle deep in the snow and made a Groundhog Day prediction. But not this year. The winter of 2020 has been surprisingly … Continue reading →

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Buckle in! Winter’s Coming!

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Stormy Marmot

In the very least, Winter does have an intent to linger. It’s been years since Punxsutawney Phil and I agreed on anything.  Three to be exact.  This year, of course, is no different.  Phil’s morning forecast was for an early … Continue reading →

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No Shadows Here

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Stormy Marmot

Groundhog Day is upon us once again and at the crack of dawn my alarm clock inspired me to venture outside to see how we’ll do this winter.  Shadow or no shadow? Before I get to my prediction, it’s important … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Stormy Marmot

It’s Groundhog Day again and once more it’s time to use the traditional methods to predict weather.  I ventured out into the cold this morning to get a feel for what the next six weeks will have in store for … Continue reading →

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Winter Storms

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Stormy Marmot

As I sit here in a snow drift, in the middle of a blizzard, I have to wonder why the only thing in the news is a bunch of old guys in Iowa.  The commentator did mention that they generate … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day 2015

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Stormy Marmot

Each February 2 I embark on my annual tradition of getting up early and taking a peek out. I try to get that peek while it’s still dark out. It’s got nothing to do with avoiding my shadow. It’s all … Continue reading →

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History of the Aurora Fox Theater

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Stormy Marmot

I can’t talk about all the things happening at the Aurora Fox Theater without talking about the rich history of the theater itself. The Aurora Fox Theater opened on October 30, 1946 with a showing of “Claudia and David”, staring … Continue reading →

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Spamalot

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Stormy Marmot

I’ll be honest. I never liked Monty Python. I always viewed their humor as drug-induced slapstick entertainment and never being a big fan of slapstick or self-deprecating comedy, I’ve simply avoided it. I realize that the comedy community holds Monty … Continue reading →

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The Grand Prize

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Stormy Marmot

Tonight was the big night! I visited the Aurora Fox Theater to see Spamalot and witness the awarding of the grand prize to the winner of the Quest for the Holy Grail!  Meet Nate. He’s 9. He never geocached before. … Continue reading →

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Hand and Foot

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Stormy Marmot

A few weeks ago a friend taught me a new game. The name of the game was ‘Hand & Foot’, also sometimes referred to as ‘Hand & Butt’. The reason for the second name is due to the fact that … Continue reading →

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