As I say here every year, I know spring is on the way when skunks become active.
I have yet to see a wooly bear, but those who have seen the caterpillars say they indicate a mild winter is on the way.
I'm taking the opposite view, thanks to squirrels. I've noticed their tails are whiter and bushier than normal, for this time of year. If that isn't enough, the little buggers are going nuts, pardon the pun, on a chestnut tree in my yard. That spells a cold and snowy winter, in my book.
I hope the squirrels are wrong, but I don't think so. Looks for the squirrels' report card, in this space, in about six months.
