Dog Days of Summer

Here we are, deeply immersed in the Dog Days of Summer. The phrase refers to the hottest, most humid days of summer.  In the Northern hemisphere, it takes place in July and August and in the Southern hemisphere it takes place in January and February.


In summer, the brightest star in the sky Sirius, also known as the Dog Star,  rises and sets with the sun. The ancient Romans believed that the heat from Sirius added to the heat of the sun creating the hot and sultry weather.  In reality, the hot weather is related to the earths tilt.  In the dictionary, this phrase also means a time of inactivity.  Ah, I wish I had more inactivity!   Stay cool!


Nat King Cole anyone? 
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Those days of soda and pretzels and beer
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer

Here is a cute video for you dog lovers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6BfvuAZhDQ