Well, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow today as he emerged from his burrow on Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, that means six more weeks of winter. I'm tired of winter already and really am getting to where I hate the color white.
According to the Associated Press, German tradition holds that if a hibernating animal sees its shadow on February 2, the Christian holiday of Candlemas, winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early. I know that sounds kind of backwards since you think a sunny day where a groundhog would see his shadow would indicate more sun and more good weather, hence an early spring. My boys want to contact MythBusters to see if they've tested this myth yet.
In any case, I wish ol' Phil had not seen his shadow today. I'm ready for the spring weather to come!
Happy Groundhog Day, Everyone!
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I think the boys should contact mythbusters. I think this is a stupid tradition. Anyway. It is raining off and on all week here. No snow. :-)
Mom
Where are you? Are you waiting till the 6 weeks are up? Been missing you.
Mom
Hi, yeah, I think I've been hibernating! This winter has really put the "blahs" in my soul. A little over 2 weeks and we'll have spring break so that might help get the creative juices flowing again here in my blog.
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