The Dog Days of Summer By Randy Nettles
The dog days of summer are upon us. Here is how Wikipedia describes the origin of this common saying: “The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Greek and Roman astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable […]