next 2022/02 ― On February 27, Raymond and Mayra marched to protest against Putin’s invasion. Thousands in Ottawa and millions around the globe came out to support Ukraine. They are such a brave nation. (Thirteen Ukrainian soldiers on Snake Island preferred death to surrendering to a Russian warship.)* A Ukrainian lady put sunflowers seeds in […]
Early Birds and Shadowy Rodents
next 2022/02 ― According to groundhog day folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow, the next six weeks will bring wintry weather. Otherwise, there will be an early spring. On February 2, the groundhog representing Ontario predicted an early spring. Another mythology says that spotting a robin announces the arrival of spring. On February 7, […]