It’s wonderful to see more sunlight these days. Even though February is the shortest calendar month of the year, it seems to take the longest to go by. I don’t know why that is, but I’ll take a stab at trying to figure it out.
I’ve heard a lot of people saying February is tough because there’s no real holiday to look forward to. Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s have gone by and there’s nothing until Easter, which this year starts late April. That’s why the Alberta Government made up our very own February break, calling it Family Day. I applaud this day, simply because I’m a big fan of days off.
Be that as it may, when you factor in the arrival of the Christmas credit card bills, lack of sunlight, and the beginning of tax season, it sure looks like February is out to get us all. Maybe that’s why they only made it 28 days long...
I think it’s also because the storms in February always seem to have more of a bite to them. The rosy glow we had in November and December has given way to the redness of frostbite. Having to put on everything you own to keep warm outside has lost its thrill. It seems to take longer to defrost your windshield in the morning, especially after the freezing rain from the night before.
The only thing that seems to run counter to the slow pace of this month is when I have a deadline to meet. That’s usually when I would like another few days added on to every month of the year, come to think of it.
Ah, well. February is only 28 days long and now we’re just at the halfway point. It must be why the ancestors made Valentine’s Day a February celebration. The chance of a quick kiss and the presence of large amounts of chocolate can make most people happy. Lots and lots of chocolate. Maybe a few extra kisses as well.
You know, February isn’t so bad after all.
