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Heart of Gold - Neil Young a not so nice start to "Groundhog's Day" here in Central Florida. |
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posted by: doeeyed (reply) post date: 02.02.07 (8:43 am) There you go gratitudin' again :) hehe!! I just put in a call to my daughter to make sure she was OK. She's not near your area but, I still wanted to know for sure. No answer but, she'll call me back soon, I hope. I'm grateful that you're OK too, mimi. Love, Doe posted by: LadyG (reply) post date: 02.02.07 (8:45 am) Mimi, I am so sorry to hear of the terrible weather that you all are experiencing at this time. Thank God that you are alright.Will be praying for you all.[HUGS] posted by: appletree (reply) post date: 02.02.07 (3:46 pm) Mimi! I feel better now, knowing you & your are safe. You always are in my prayers. posted by: lostin2007 (reply) post date: 02.02.07 (10:07 pm) I'm glad to hear that you are safe. As soon as i heard i thought about you and wondered if you were ok. I will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers. *hugs* posted by: appletree (reply) post date: 02.04.07 (12:45 am) Good morning ka Have a great day ka Mimi:) |
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The weather here in Central Florida is dark, cloudy and overnight, treacherous! Many homes were damaged and/or destroyed by tornado activity and there have been lives lost. The morning show that I listen to had only talk of the devestation and phone calls from folks from the affected areas. One man called in hoping to hear from his wife who was working overnight at a donut shop that was reported severely damaged...they do not have cell phones, so perhaps someone will hear his plea and let him know of his wife's whereabouts. Prayers for her and for all of us here in this area go out, I know. So much for a simple "Groundhog's Day"!
I did read this tho, and thought it was interesting...
An Ancient Tradition
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The idea that animals can predict weather has a long history, probably associated with the sowing of crops. If seeds were sown too early and harsh weather followed, the crops would be poor. In Germany the badger was associated with weather predictions; in France and Britain, the bear. German and English immigrants probably brought these beliefs to the American colonies. Groundhogs were plentiful in the colonies, and replaced the European animals in American tradition.
"For Christians, February 2 is Candlemas Day, a festival that celebrates the presentation of Christ in the Temple. Candlemas replaced a pagan candlelight ceremony celebrating the return of light (longer days) and the reinvigoration of the fields. British rhymes incorporate the belief that the weather on Candlemas Day indicates the weather of coming weeks.
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright,
Winter will have another flight;
But if it be dark with clouds and rain,
Winter is gone, and will not come again."
If this is true, our winter should be done! I, for one, am grateful to not have suffered damages to my home and I arrived safely to work.
xoxox