Janet and I went to East Beach on the Chesapeake Bay to enjoy the wonderful summer temperatures and the warm waters of the bay. As we set in our beach chairs with our feet in the water, we were reflecting on how wonderful it was not to be looking at oil rigs and the possibility of a disaster that is now occurring in the Gulf. We must replace greed with common sense and preserve the wonder of the Chesapeake Bay for future generations. The bay is available to anyone who want to enjoy it, lets clean it up and preserve it forever.

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According to the news headlines, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning and retreated to his hole. This supposedly mean another six weeks of winter. I’ll let you decide if a groundhog can predict the weather. See You Tube

But where did this custom begin? This custom owes its origin to Candlemas, February 2, the day between the first day of winter and the the first day of spring.  A sunny Candlemas day would mean that winter would be extended six more weeks. February 2 is also the day that the Purification of the Virgin Mary is celebrated. Candles were blessed that day, thus Candlemas,

The custom was brought to  America by German immigrants and gradually modified to use the groundhog as an indicator.

Let see if old knows what he is talking about!         

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