Groundhog Day 2026

Warm weather arrived today. The sun shone brightly and snow has begun to melt. The bad news is, it’s Groundhog Day, and shadows thrown by the balmy sunshine portend six more weeks of winter. I am not superstitious, but I really hope this one is wrong, and winter will end sooner than later.

Blue skies!

Meanwhile, no rest for Harry. Devan arrived early and put the patient to work. Harry is making remarkable progress.

Devan assures Harry that he is getting stronger

Once Devan had worn Harry out, the dogs and I went to Wentzville. There was great enthusiasm for getting in the car and seeing the sights. Not so much for nail trims, but both boys were very good.

Weedy called the front seat, and Eddy defers to his elder

It was a beautiful day, and I took the camera out to see the horses.

Stone asleep in the snow
Oisin searches for grass under the snow as Stone sleeps
The herd awaits Jane’s arrival – Stone playing at Mr. Ed (an obscure reference to an old TV show)

Eddy had a great time in the nice weather. He is constantly on the run, checking in from time to time, contained by his Freedom Collar.

Weedy looked very handsome at table, hoping for some scraps.

As for Roscoe, he slept in and waited until the sun was high before he ventured outside.

Let sleeping cats lie!

Harry was able to sit in Eddy’s favorite chair, which is lower than the recliner, so requires leg strength to stand. He had no problem, and enjoyed the comfy chair while watching television.

A big step toward normal life

The moon was bright tonight, as I took some trash to the dumpster for Harlan tomorrow.

The Snow Moon

Be safe, be kind, be grateful. Slava Ukraini! Peace…

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5 responses to “Groundhog Day 2026”

  1. Yetismith Avatar

    I’m so glad Harry is doing well. That last photo is wonderful!

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  2. Louise Chase Avatar
    Louise Chase

    so glad Harry is doing well. Love the Mr Ed picture. Xo

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  3. Gayle Lampe Avatar

    Devan looks like a great guy! Roscoe looks so comfortable, as only cats can look.

    Are your readers too young to remember Mr. Ed???? Many years ago we had a visiting professor from India, and she watched Mr. Ed every morning. She had just never seen anything like that before!!!

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  4. Katie & Charlie Claggett Avatar
    Katie & Charlie Claggett

    A horse is a horse of course of course

    And no one can talk to a horse of course

    Unless of course the horse is Mr. Stone!!

    Or unless you’re Anne. Or Harry. Or Jane.

    Your photo of the the cardinal fluffed up and perched on the curlicue branches is one of my FAVES! Hoping to try to paint it soon.

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  5. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    so glad to see Harry doing better ! You all have ( dogs included of course ) in his recovery ! Love as always your wonderful pictures !

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