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One Cold Marmot
On a cold blustery day I still believe in spring. Continue reading
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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Groundhog Day 2017
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
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
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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