Today at Iten's Acres: National Robin Day February 1, 2014

Groundhogs should be shot not celebrated. Sweet little cuddly Phil is a destructive rodent. Eliminate him and I'll celebrate all spring and all summer. As Uncle William would say, "Life's but a walking shadow."

My sister in South Carolina happened to mention that she has suddenly seen flocks of robins around her place. Unusual even for her Southern experience. Strangely, I have in the last few days seen flocks of robins around here--at the Acres and all around the school. Could it be that the weather is not controlled by El Nino, jet streams, high and low pressure, but actually controlled by robins? Maybe instead of touting that stupid rodent, we should have Robin Day? They are much more beautiful, not destructive, can belt out a glorious song--I mean--just a suggestion, totally unbiased I assure you.