Enjoying the Dog Days of Summer!
Sometimes we complain about how warm it can get here in the valley! But we do know that it is the “dog days” of summer! Our lethargic and lazy feelings are historically validated by the ancient Egyptians and Romans, as they marked that the dog star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major AND the sun were both […]
Are You As Happy As Your Dog?
We’re in the midst of it! What is it? And why should we care? It’s the “Dog Days of Summer” from July 3 to August 11 each year, so named by the Romans after Sirius, the “Dog Star.” Have you noticed any conspicuous laziness of your dog during these hot and sultry days? Or even of yourself? Lollygagging around? […]