In Roman mythology, Janus (or Ianus) was the god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings and endings. His most prominent remnants in modern culture are his namesakes: the month of January, which begins the new year, and the janitor, who is a caretaker of doors and halls.
Also, according to A.C. Snow (my favorite N&O writer), January is squirrel mating season. FYI -more babies are born in October than any other month!
And my daffodils are up - about 3". They'll be blooming soon.
