Included in the February 2025 Newsletter with contributions by:
Stephanie Veiga - main author, editor and organizer, weird (maybe...)
Ok A.I., you're getting better every day in every way. Good lil' A.I.
Unless I ask you for pics of hands. More to come...
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts More Winter – Out of Spite?
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An open “complaint” letter to the Groundhog industry.
Dearest Punxsutawney Phil, I was TODAY years old when I realized the actual SCAM you are running, and have been running since 1887! (I looked it up on the Google!) The kind of Ponzi scheme only the likes of Bernie Madoff can pull off! You sir, are a fraud! A FRAUD, I say! (although your 39% accuracy rate is impressive, again, the Googles) After your recent announcement that the Northern Hemisphere will continue to live in frosty doom & gloom, it occurred to me that from the date of your prestige holiday, with all of its pomp and circumstance, that “technically” it’s always six weeks of winter…Like literally, I did the math the duration from week of February 2nd to March 21st, is S.I.X. W.E.E.K.S. SPOILER ALERT: There are ALWAYS six more weeks of winter from the date that the fat bastard rodent makes his formal appearance and announces to the fine United States American citizens that “Ha ha, ha, I saw my shadow, losers!” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Friends, this past Sunday was the world’s most overlooked holiday for the most overworked rodent. Once again, Punxsutawney Phil, was rudely yanked from his cozy burrow and plopped into the freezing February air like an unwilling participant in the weirdest workplace tradition known to man. Still half-asleep and probably wondering why he doesn’t have a union rep, Phil groggily surveyed the crowd of bundled-up humans staring at him like he was about to give the next Powerball numbers. And then--gasp—his shadow appeared. Six more weeks of winter, folks! And frankly, who can blame him? Let’s talk about how unfair this is. Imagine being ripped from your bed at dawn, without so much as a cup of coffee, and immediately expected to make a high-pressure weather prediction in front of a live audience. It’s like waking up to find your boss standing at the foot of your bed saying, “Quick, forecast the next fiscal quarter!” It’s cold, it’s bright, and Phil is just one small, furry guy trying to make sense of his life choices. I’d be grumpy too. |
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Some say Phil is just following tradition, but let’s be real—this feels like retaliation. Maybe, just maybe, Phil saw his shadow and thought, You know what? If I have to be up, everyone suffers. A petty king. A groundhog with a vendetta. Either way, the result is the same: six more weeks of winter, a nation collectively sighing, and Phil slinking back to his burrow, dreaming of a world where someone invents a groundhog-sized espresso machine.
So, bundle up, folks. Our tiny, weather-predicting overlord has spoken, and he has no interest in making our lives easier. Whether his forecast was driven by meteorology or sheer annoyance, one thing is clear—Punxsutawney Phil is the grumpy, coffee-deprived hero we never knew we needed.
So, bundle up, folks. Our tiny, weather-predicting overlord has spoken, and he has no interest in making our lives easier. Whether his forecast was driven by meteorology or sheer annoyance, one thing is clear—Punxsutawney Phil is the grumpy, coffee-deprived hero we never knew we needed.
Hiss-terically Speaking: 2025 Is the Year to Shed, Slink, and Ssssslay 🐍✨
Get ready to ssssslide into transformation, because Chinese New Year 2025 kicks off on January 29th and slithers all the way to February 16th, 2026. That’s right—an entire year dedicated to the Year of the Snake, where the Universe is basically handing you a metaphysical exfoliation scrub and saying, “Time to shed, baby!” In Chinese astrology, the snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and reinvention—so if you’ve been meaning to drop old baggage (or just some questionable life choices), now’s your chance.
And let’s talk about manifestation, because the Universe is doing some serious heavy lifting behind the scenes. The snake is a patient, strategic creature, which means this is the year to trust the process—even if it feels like things are moving slower than a snake in a sunbeam. Not every transformation happens overnight, and that’s okay. Coil up, observe, and when the moment is right--strike like the fierce little serpent you are. And if the moment isn’t right? Take a sssssssatisfying nap. Trust me, the Universe won’t be mad.
But don’t just sit there like a garden snake in hibernation--this is your time to shed and slink away from anything (or anyone) that no longer serves you. Toxic relationships? Bye. Self-doubt? Shed it. That one sweater you’ve kept since 2012 because “it might come back in style”? LET IT GO. Growth isn’t always comfortable, but neither is wearing a skin that’s two sizes too small.
So, as you sssssslide into 2025, remember: be patient, trust the Universe, and embrace the glow-up. And if things ever get overwhelming, just remember—snakes don’t rush, and neither should you. Now go forth and ssssslay.
And let’s talk about manifestation, because the Universe is doing some serious heavy lifting behind the scenes. The snake is a patient, strategic creature, which means this is the year to trust the process—even if it feels like things are moving slower than a snake in a sunbeam. Not every transformation happens overnight, and that’s okay. Coil up, observe, and when the moment is right--strike like the fierce little serpent you are. And if the moment isn’t right? Take a sssssssatisfying nap. Trust me, the Universe won’t be mad.
But don’t just sit there like a garden snake in hibernation--this is your time to shed and slink away from anything (or anyone) that no longer serves you. Toxic relationships? Bye. Self-doubt? Shed it. That one sweater you’ve kept since 2012 because “it might come back in style”? LET IT GO. Growth isn’t always comfortable, but neither is wearing a skin that’s two sizes too small.
So, as you sssssslide into 2025, remember: be patient, trust the Universe, and embrace the glow-up. And if things ever get overwhelming, just remember—snakes don’t rush, and neither should you. Now go forth and ssssslay.
Things to do in your last 6-weeks of winter.
Have some fun kids!
- Cozy movie marathon (popcorn included)
- Trying out a winter sport (be careful)
- Create a tropical escape in your house - make tropical drinks, coconut shaped cups, and print out pics of palm trees. Or if you live in Florida, just go get your mail.
- Bake something new, just like every Hallmark movie shows, APRON REQUIRED!
- Play board or video games. Pull a full-on temper tantrum when you lose!
- Volunteer, and in all seriousness, give back to others human, animal, environment, however you choose.
- Goat yoga! YES! I said G.O.A.T. Y.O.G.A. (enough said)
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