It may be the shortest month of the year, but that is a good thing, because it feels like it goes on and on and on...It is such a cruel month with a personality that can only be described as "avoid at all costs." It has a preponderance of sneak attacks and never ending grayness. Even the birds hide from February, forsaking the feeders in my yard! The novelty of winter has worn off, the holidays are a thing of the past, it is nowhere near spring yet, and so you have it - February!
I think February should actually be seen as an important aspect of existentialism. What does it mean to be human in February? What is the internal meaning of February? Existentialism is often associated with fear, anxiety, dread, and thoughts of doom and personal death. Sounds like February to me!
February (and January) were the last 2 months to be added to the Roman calendar. Why bother! Among other things, its name has been referred to as "mud month" or cabbage, neither of which are very appealing - just like February!
So why bother!
