Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
As November saunters moribundly towards it's dawn, we prepare for the advent of Christmas 2020. A festive period which'll be unprecedented in the half century plus I've existed on this earth. Coronavirus resulting in having to purchase my turkey donning a mask. Incidentally, that's me adorning the face covering. The turkey, its race already run,... Continue Reading →
I have it on good authority that the 2nd February was Groundhog Day. An occasion citizen's of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, observe the behaviour of local groundhogs as they emerge from their burrows. In particular their reactions to that day's meteorological conditions. Folklore decreeing:- If it’s cloudy on first leaving their burrows spring will arrive before the... Continue Reading →
The 2nd February is Groundhog Day. An occasion citizen's of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, observe the behaviour of local groundhogs as they emerge from their burrows. In particular their reactions to that day's meteorological conditions. Folklore decreeing:- If it’s cloudy on first leaving their burrows spring will arrive before the vernal equinox. If it’s sunny then the... Continue Reading →
Today is Groundhog Day. In places like Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, people wait with baited breath, while observing how groundhogs react to today's meteorological conditions, as they emerge from their burrows........ The Pennsylvanians will also wait with baited breath to see if I spell Punxsutawney correctly! Folklore decrees that the following applies when the groundhog first emerges... Continue Reading →