February second according to tradition is the day that creatures take a look at the prospects of plant growth for a yummy ( Tech Term) .

ground hog
. File Photo KDG

Six more weeks of winter..

The discretion of ground hogs ( official ones) can make the difference between 6 more weeks of winter and yummy-ness. There is excitement this season because of the return of Al Gore to in the US in official stus and the rejoining of the US to the Paris agreement on climate.

Scrutiny required…

Because of increased status opportunity Ground hog journalism must stay vigilant to the possibility of fake news. A lot of pressure for a small rodent to bear but we can be assured that fact checking will persist in this conflict .

Good luck ground hogs and special mention to butterflies in the the south for confirming facts and providing a control.

On this Day: February 2nd 2000

The first digital cinema in Europe.