This past Groundhog Day millions of people focused their attention on a furry little creature in Punxsutawney PA to see whether or not the animal sees its shadow. News bulletins say that he did, so we have six more weeks of winter to look forward to.

I--on the other hand--think there is a greater significance to Groundhog Day. It is the day when I check on my own shadow, and determine whether or not I have kept my commitment to keeping my weight steady during the past year, which has proven to be a difficult accomplishment. The answer this year is mostly yes, partly no.

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