Wild Card — 2.1.17

So I’m following tweets from KXLY chief meteorologist Kris Crocker when I noticed that she was practicing her golf swing and finally taking down her Christmas tree. I added 2 + 2 and figured she was about to call winter off for another year. Then, I texted her to see if I was interpreting things correctly. She said: No way, Jose. We’re about halfway through the cold weather. At that point, I decided I would unilaterally call winter off on Feb. 2, Groundhog’s Day — at least the part I call “hard winter.” I’m ready to plan for a garden. And, as soon as the two feet of snow disappears from my garden area, I’ll start turning the ground. Here’s your Hump Day Wild Card …