I had no idea.

Groundhog day...a holiday I have never given any thought to...until recently. I was around a group of people at work recently who were talking about Groundhog day and whether or not he would see his shadow. As I was listening, I began to realize how truly bizarre this idea was and I started asking more questions. Quickly, I realized that there were a lot of things about Groundhog day that I didn't know. For instance, I had no idea there was actually "A" groundhog that yearly we all eagerly await a shadow sighting from. Not only that, but there are 2 of them and they have names. Punxsatawney Phil and General Lee. Another thing I was unaware of is that I live in the backyard of one of these said Groundhog super stars. General Lee lives at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn, GA, which I have passed driving maybe 50 times and had no idea that it existed. Their slogan is something about being like a zoo but better. I am not really sure how I made it 27 years without knowing any of these things. I still don't really understand this holiday at all, but I feel a little more informed than I was before. Regardless, I am glad that he "didn't see his shadow" and I really do hope that spring is right around the corner. I am weary of the winter cold and if it lingers much longer and I am still unable to run outside I may need a new wardrobe.