Hello February!

Yay! It’s a new day – and a new month! One day closer to Spring!

I live in an area where Springtime comes early. Already my spring bulbs are pushing up stems and growing every day. I watch the progress. I love to see new life come forth, and soon I will see daffodils, hyacinths, and iris blooms! 💐

To prepare I have been cutting out the old, and clearing space for new growth. Soon I will work the soil and fertilize all my plants.

February brings special days. Valentine’s Day of course. The day all about love. ❤️. We also have Presidents Day, the day when we remember how we used to honor and respect our leaders. Remember Washington? Lincoln? Famous ones for sure. I admire many other presidents too. For me I think of President Carter and President Obama.

This year is a Leap Year and so February has an extra day. Did you know this? Every four years an extra day is stuck on to the end of February – and there is a good reason for it, but I admit I need to google and relearn why. I know it has something to do with clocks. Ha.

I think I wold prefer an extra day stuck on to June. I’d go for another day of warm weather and lots of daylight! ☀️

February is Black History Month. It’s the time designated each year to be reminded, and to learn about how the forefathers didn’t write black equality into the Constitution. Different times. Horrible and inhumane times. Black Americans are still working towards equality. We have made some good steps towards it, but there is no doubt in my mind that we move forward, and then backwards, and it’s a long walk to get to a time when color won’t matter in education, medical care, employment opportunity, and housing rights.

Black History Month also honors those who have led the way towards equality. Rep. Lewis is a hero of mine. There were many amazing African Americans left out of school textbooks. It’s important to read about them on your own. 📚

February is Super Bowl month! I remember when the big game happened at the end of January. But, football season dates have changed and now all the hoopla has moved it back a couple of Sundays. It’s The Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49er’s. The Chiefs have a mini-dynasty happening. The 49ers haven’t won a Super Bowl since the days of Joe Montana and Steve Young. Quarterbacks usually make a big difference in the BIG game. The 49ers have a young one in Brock Purdy. The Chiefs have the superstar Patrick Mahomes. 🏈

I am looking forward to Reba singing the National Anthem and for Usher doing his thing at halftime. I love both artists! They are very different – both are awesome in their talent. Side note: I once went to see Usher play the part of Billy Flynn in “Chicago” on Broadway. I stood by the stage door to watch him enter that day. I’m a fan! 🎶

Lastly, February brings me closer to meeting my new granddaughter. She is due in early March. I can’t wait! I pray for a safe and easy entrance into the world – for my daughter and for her. I am a blessed Mimi, and I know it. I used to get the winter blues but not much anymore. Every day brings joy. 💖

I hope it does the same for you.