Groundhog’s Day Wild Card — 2.2.10

Groundhog’s Day is special in our family because my father was born on this day in 1921. He looked a little like a groundhog after he put on weight in his later years. Born and raised in sunny northern California, he usually saw his shadow on Feb. 2. But we generally had good weather afterward anyway. BTW, before I slap down this Wild Card, I want to remind you that you can still participate in the HBO Grub Club discussion of The Porch by clicking on the Grub Club button above the “recent comments” feature in the righthand rail. It’ll take you right there. Now for your Wild Card …