Fun fact! Ancient Greek and Roman noticed that in the middle of July, Sirius, the dog star, the brightest star in the sky, would rise in the sky just before the sun did, and since these were also the hottest days of the year, they thought the dog star had something to do with it, hence the phrase, ‘The dog days of summer’.
These days we know Sirius, despite being one of the closest stars to us (which is why it appears so bright), is still too far away to have any effect on out planet’s climate.
I remember the dog days of summer. Phones had dials not screens. Computers were the size of delivery trucks and only governments or universities had them. TV had three channels and little that was of interest to a kid. There was no air conditioning but, even in the deep south, we never complained about the heat. We were just a pack of neighborhood kids with a pack of neighborhood dogs who played barefoot and outdoors from breakfast to well after sunset with nothing but our friends and our imaginations to inspire us. Good times.
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
A nap Does sound really good! I would do with one… If I wasn’t very busy!! Ah-well… maybe next decade! ;)
LupisLight about 4 years ago
Fun fact! Ancient Greek and Roman noticed that in the middle of July, Sirius, the dog star, the brightest star in the sky, would rise in the sky just before the sun did, and since these were also the hottest days of the year, they thought the dog star had something to do with it, hence the phrase, ‘The dog days of summer’.
These days we know Sirius, despite being one of the closest stars to us (which is why it appears so bright), is still too far away to have any effect on out planet’s climate.
Enter.Name.Here about 4 years ago
Happiness is a Pitty-pillow.
https://youtu.be/7U91QRVt9ek
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Awww! Peace at last!
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
Is that a pencil in the ear of the dog on the left ?
Michael G. about 4 years ago
That guy should be careful, lest he get a Sirius sunburn! :-o
pheets about 4 years ago
Even Kenny is content : )
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 4 years ago
This is Iggy’s time of year.
Mediatech about 4 years ago
There’s always room for one more dog.
car2ner about 4 years ago
nice, if I tried to take a nap outdoors I’d end up with a slobbery toy on my tummy and a dog staring at me, waiting for me to notice.
Yakety Sax about 4 years ago
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxYx9mmr7U
gladimadad about 4 years ago
I remember the dog days of summer. Phones had dials not screens. Computers were the size of delivery trucks and only governments or universities had them. TV had three channels and little that was of interest to a kid. There was no air conditioning but, even in the deep south, we never complained about the heat. We were just a pack of neighborhood kids with a pack of neighborhood dogs who played barefoot and outdoors from breakfast to well after sunset with nothing but our friends and our imaginations to inspire us. Good times.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 4 years ago
We hardly ever see a worker. That’s nice!
NWdryad about 4 years ago
That looks so comfy and warm. I want my own herd of dogs to cuddle with.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 4 years ago
Taking over for Jan Eliot guys? Are you going to do an “I love August” theme on Sundays now that she’s retired? Thanks :)
j.l.farmer about 4 years ago
looks like the fleas are giving Kenny a break today unless they are laying down and relaxing too.
parkerinthehouse about 4 years ago
This is so sweet! ~all lounging around in the sun together.