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Punsutawney Phil has a 35% accuracy rate. The woodchuck from Staten Island has an 85% accuracy rate. They both agreed there are six more weeks of winter.

According to this article - Phil's predictions may become a hologram - which feels especially apropos in light of the fact that everything we experience is a 'hologram' rendered through the illusion of time.

Speaking of time and holograms - we exist in the greatest illusion of all - Groundhog Day.

In my wake-up dream this morning - I found myself free from the loops of time - as if somewhere the algorithm that supports the hypothesis of our journey here was complete. I pulled up the shade then laid back down to watch the full moon in Leo smile at me across the annals of time.

The zodiac symbol for Leo always reminds me of "Omega" - Endings, completion, fulfillment, wholeness, transcendence. Omega is sometimes used to describe a moment outside linear time - a point where processes finish and loops resolve.

Friday the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics, where the chill of snow and ice becomes the stage for human perseverance and passion. Athletes from every corner of the globe arrive, carrying not just the weight of their nations' hopes, but the countless hours of sacrifice, sweat, and unwavering determination that brought them here.

Their bodies have been sculpted by grueling training, their hearts tempered by the emotional storms of doubt and triumph alike. Every curve of the track, every leap across ice, every beat of their lungs tells a story of courage tested, of limits challenged, of dreams pursued with unrelenting devotion.

As the Olympic flame flickers and the world holds its breath for their favorite team, we celebrate not just victory, but the relentless spirit that drives each competitor forward. Good luck to all. May your courage shine as brightly as the snow beneath your feet.

Sunday America comes together for Super Bowl LX, a celebration that grips the nation with unmatched energy and anticipation. This is more than a game - it's a stage where dreams, determination, and teamwork collide in every snap, pass, and touchdown.

Fans from all walks of life, regardless of race, gender, or background, unite in cheering, shouting, and sharing the thrill of the moment. The season's journey has been long and unpredictable, filled with nail-biting finishes, unforgettable comebacks, and moments that have kept hearts pounding and fans on the edge of their seats.

This year's halftime show features the electrifying Bad Bunny - bringing rhythm, spectacle, and music that pulses through every corner of the stadium and those dancing and singing along at parties and other Super Bowl venues.

The commercials themselves have become a cultural highlight, sparking laughter, awe, and conversation across the country.

Costumes, face paint, tailgates, parties, and cheers turn stadiums, homes, and other viewing venues into arenas of joy, rivalry, and pure celebration.

Good luck to both teams. May the best moments light up the nation in unity if only in the moment.

The Super Bowl is more than football - it's a shared heartbeat, a spectacle of spirit, and a testament to the unifying power of sport in a timeline divisively driven by a President with is own agendas.

Recent political controversy has swirled around ICE agents having a visible presence during the Super Bowl - a development that has sparked debate and concern in communities across the country about public safety and enforcement at major public events.

This comes at a time national outrage has grown following fatal shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis last month - including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti - incidents that have fueled protests and deep discussion about federal enforcement tactics, accountability, and civil freedom.

My grandson Matthew has told me the team to route for is he Patriots. Got it. This promises to be a powerful emotional driven game no matter what.