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It’s Winter
Today is Imbolc, a cross-quarter day, the Celtic day for estimating how soon spring will come and when to plant the crops. It might be counterintuitive, but an overcast sky is a good omen, a sign of coming rain, when … Continue reading
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The Flip of a Groundhog
Punxsutawney Phil has been frequently maligned for the accuracy of his forecast. As of 2020 he is batting a solid 36% accuracy in his prognostications. Now in baseball a hitter with a .360 would be considered pretty good, but with … Continue reading
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Super Bowl LIV
It seems that today is a double holiday. I’ve gotten a question several times today that I’m not equipped to answer. “Who will win the Super Bowl this year?” I don’t know. I’m just a marmot! And my prognostication is … Continue reading
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A Cold Prediction on a Warm Day
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!
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
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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Marmot Beginnings
As I sit at the computer, my furry paws racing across the keyboard, I have to consider the puzzlement of the reader as they contemplate reading a blog written by a marmot. Most people don’t even know what a marmot … Continue reading