Thank you, O Mystic Groundhog!

Despite some rough weather incidents, I have been feeling the tug of spring for weeks already – the lengthening days, patches of greening grass, a couple of eager trees, even a sprout in the yard. Fortunately, my bribe to the Groundhog has not gone unnoticed, and Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter! HOORAY!

The consensus among media outlets seems to be that Phil’s prognostications have been correct 40 percent of the time. In other words, about as accurate as your average weathercaster.

My money’s on the Groundhog. Grilled cheese and tomato soup for everyone!

Now join me in the singing of the Punxsutawney Phil song: