I do! Any guesses? Does the name Punxsutawney Phil ring any bells? Groundhog Day

How about a movie starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell that was released in February 1993 - which is the same year that I graduated from high school.

That’s right…a groundhog!

Here’s a few factoids about my furry birthday mascot:

What’s so special about Feb. 2?

Celestially speaking, Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 is a “cross-quarter” day, about halfway between the winter solstice in December and the ver nal equinox in March, and is celebrated in some cultures as the mid point of winter.

What’s for dinner?

Groundhogs in the wild eat succulent green plants, such as dandelion greens, clover, plantain and grasses. They also are tempted by nearby garden vegetables. Who knew we were both vegetarians???

Groundhog, woodchuck — what’s the difference?

Woodchuck and groundhog are common terms for the same animal, the rodent with the scientific name of Marmota monax. Most closely related to squirrels, woodchucks actually can climb trees and also swim.