This week’s Think Write Thursday topic is to write a post titled “Hello, February.”
Hello, February!
You might be bleak, but you just happen to be one of my favorite months! You are short and sweet with days that are slowly lengthening and you are the last full month of winter!
Those are some darned good things – but you have so much more packed in to your 28 days!
There is some Groundhog excitement today, and apparently, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and there will be six more weeks of winter. (However, remember this – only 49 days until SPRING!!)
There is one particularly SUPER Sunday and I will be cheering for a certain team from New England. It’s practically a patriotic thing to do!
You bring the birthday of my Rachel, who this year will be 28! Okay, really? How on earth can that be! (And, for those of you wondering – yes, I did use the calculator to determine her age!)
You bring a reminder that love is important on Valentine’s Day.
February 15 would be Susan B Anthony’s 197th birthday…which I think is kind of a big deal this year. A good day to put a pink hat on and celebrate!
We all get a long weekend for President’s Day…which is never a bad thing! (Also a great time to reflect on what makes a good president!)
And, all month long I will be putting pen to paper to send out a letter nineteen times.
I would be REALLY happy if you were a Leap Year – sadly this year you are not!
While I am not officially in the “Bang out a sweater” crew over at MDK this year – I hope to get at least one sweater finished this month. I am also joining in the Kirsten Kapur sock MKAL – I am not sure these will be completed this month, but they will join the knitting rotation!
I am going to try to finish another 6 books this month, which might be a challenge…we’ll see how I do!
I am also hoping that you do not bring days on end of snow and bitter cold – you could keep those things to yourself. Thank you very much!
Love,
Kat
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Thanks for the reminders of what is good about February! Now, if only I had President’s Day off…..
Thank you for naming all the good things about February! I especially like your hope that Feb. keep snow and cold to itself – my fervent wish also.(Although being snowed in might make finishing six books easier!)
Forgot to say I love your photo! Gray, yes, but so February.
Yes indeed, it will be a nice February this year. Your good things are right, especially the birthday of a child – they moreso say how old we are instead of the child!
For February, the slow and quiet month, I will be “bangingoutasweater”, it will keep me busy.
Happy Groundhog Day! I a transplant from a northern state now living in TN, does wish for cold and snow. (It is always green on the other side of the fence.)
February brings lots to celebrate! And good luck with the 6 books!
My father used to tell us that if the groundhog didn’t see his shadow it meant only six more weeks of winter and if he did see it, it meant another month & a half until spring. When we were old enough to figure out what he was saying, he would have a good laugh. I like the lengthening days of February.
I’m a February fan, too. For all the reasons you mentioned . . . plus chocolate. You have a great set of plans for the month. Yay, February!
Your February sounds like a great deal of fun, relaxation and peace! In some ways, I wish we had more Feb days – numbers, not cold or snow…
I look forward to sharing February with you. I’d say we’re off with a bang-up start!
Cheers~
Great positive spin on the things in February that bring joy!
Your first line is exactly what I love about February, that and the inversion season ends mid-month! That’s a day to celebrate!
Your post makes me so happy! Winter drags on and on and on here in Northern Maine–so your highlights help with the winter blahs.
I think I will join in on Susan B. Anthony’s birthday celebration this year.
Such a sweet note, I can’t help but think February will be more than happy to oblige!
Happy birthday month to your Rachel (I have a Rachel as well). I love February so very much! (odd man out…)