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One of my favorite movies with a “message” is Groundhog Day. It stars Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He becomes trapped in a time loop that forces him relieve February 2 repeatedly. Since it was released in 1993, the film’s popularity has grown and many consider it to be one of the greatest comedy films of all time. “Groundhog Day” has even become part of the lexicon as a means to describe a monotonous, unpleasant, and repetitive situation.
Well, it seems like life has been imitating art as we have been living somewhat of a real life Groundhog Day since March 2020. Our day to day lives have been upended for just about a year now. Wait a minute…maybe this all has something to do with Bill Murray doing that Groundhog Day Super Bowl Commercial for Jeep last February!
But there is light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. Phil Connors finally realized he can change for the better. If he can, why can’t we? As you enjoy our February issue, please take time to celebrate every day and reflect on all of the great people and places we have here on our wonderful island. Hopefully, this Groundhog Day will be our “re-set” and the beginning of a wonderful year.
Stay safe, don’t drive angry, and remember, I Got You, Babe!
