Ok, so there is no reason to be sad that good old Phil saw his shadow today, thus granting us at least another six more weeks of winter. The more inspiring Candlemas, which marks the half-way point of our cold season, is celebrated today. And as our thoughts turn toward seedlings and the approaching season of growth, perhaps Candlemas is even more fitting a holiday than January 1 to contemplate our new beginnings and set goals we hope to achieve during our personal growing season.We also celebrate Candlemas by lighting candles in every room of our house and having breakfast for dinner: tonight, pear-filled pancakes (with a drizzle of hot chocolate sauce, yum :-)! And this past Sunday, my husband spent the afternoon beginning to prep our garden. Because, yes, in just a few short weeks, we will start planting our summer harvests. So forget about the groundhog---light a candle and dream about the warm and sunny days ahead. :-D
