Tday another spot on weather forecast, the snow as promised. I am more than tired of this winter and the whiteness, but there is hope. The weather forcast indicates some improvement after this week and already being 21 degrees is better than the sub-zero dips we've endured. But as I posted on Facebook earlier, "here we go again." There wasn't much snow maybe 1 1/2-2 inches. I waited till the flurries quit then took the blower out. Despite the snow being light it was freezing in spots so the blower didn't clear all of it and the cloudy day made it feel worse out there than it was. After about 30 minutess I was done for this time, the blower battery had run out and although I have another to switch too while it recharges, I quit. I didn't do a completee clear, leaving some in the driveway and not getting the shovel to clear areas that stuck. Enough for me for today. This is the driveway, with remnants of snow. There is a possibility of flurries later, that will likely coat it again. Since I am not going anywhere today I'm not too concerned. And maybe later my friend will be here and take care of it. If not, there's always tomorrrow and if we have sunhine that will help. Much as I have dis;oled this winter, I knw it could beworse. Those living in the middle parts of the country have had snow surprises, power outages,downed trees and their homes are not built for winter weather. Last night another storm hit the Carolinas.
The front walk would look better if I scraped it clear. I have had to resort to using icemelt this year and I hate how the stuff lingeers and affects the walks. Sometimes it gets a slushy mess and worse, sometimes it refreezes before thawing, another messy situation. But it's cleared enough for me for now.
I saw something interesting on Facebook. Lately I've been staying away from FB, just too tiresome. But this caught my eye, this month, February 2026 is bvery different, something that only happens every 823 years. There are 4 complete weeks, 4 Sundays, Mondays, TTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thirsdays , Fridays and Saturdays. This phenomena is called a "Miraclein" a term I've never heard before. l looked at my calendar, I still keep a paper one on the kitchen cabinet wall, old school. Sure enough a full 4 weeks. But i Googled the word "miraclein" and learned this is not true, " It is not a real calendar phenomenon. In reality, every non-leap year February has exactly four of each weekday because 28 days divide perfectly into four weeks." Cannot believe everything that turns up on Facebook or online.
Other interesting Facebook today were posts about the snow moon, Indian legends. Tonight we are to have what is known as the snow moon. I know the moon was bright last night after mass. Don't know if I'll be able to see much tonight as it is so cloudy. But here's the legend and photos. Kind of spiritual.:"On Sunday, February 1,
2026, at 5:09 p.m. EST, the Snow Moon rises into fullness—quiet, steady, and
patient, just like winter itself. This
is not a loud moon.
It does not rush. It does not demand. It arrives wrapped in cold air and
stillness, reminding us that even in the hardest season, light continues its
journey.
Our ancestors watched
this moon when snow was deep and food was scarce.
They understood: this
was a time for endurance, prayer, and care for one another.
The Snow Moon teaches
us:
Even when the land
sleeps, spirit stays awake. Even when paths are
buried, purpose remains. Even when breath shows
in the cold, life is strong. For several nights, this
moon will appear full—hovering over frozen rivers, silent forests, and quiet
homes—whispering:
“You are still here.
You are still walking.
You are still becoming.”
Let this moon be a
moment of reflection. Stand outside if
you can. Feel the cold on your face. Look up. Offer gratitude for what you’ve survived. Release what no longer serves you. Gather strength for what is coming.
Because after the Snow
Moon, the days grow longer. The rivers
remember how to move. The seeds remember
how to rise.
And so do you. Ekosi.
And so it continues."
A winter Moon worth
looking up for! This evening, February’s Snowy Moon reaches peak brightness,
washing heavens in crisp, silver shine. It was titled by early Indigenous
peoples for February’s heavy snowfall, and this full lunar phase lands in
winter’s core and feels timed for it too today again.
In open weather, the
moon can be seen across the globe and will rest within the stars of Cancer.
Scan the nearby darkness as well, because close by you might catch Regulus, a
bright blue white star called the Lion’s Heart in Leo, adding extra sparkle to the
view above tonight if clouds decide to cooperate. Walk out, pause a moment, and take in this
quiet, timeless lunar scene.
Snow Moon – First recorded by Captain Jonathan Carver in the 1760s, this name reflects February’s reputation as the snowiest month in much of North America.
Hungry Moon – Used by the Cherokee and other tribes, it refers to the scarcity of food during late winter, when hunting was difficult and stored supplies ran low.
Bald Eagle Moon (Eagle Moon) – Attributed to the Cree people, marking the season when eagles begin returning or nesting.
Groundhog Moon – Linked to certain Algonquin traditions, anticipating the stirrings of groundhogs as winter slowly begins to loosen its grip.
