Many people believe the phrase stems from the fact that dogs tend to be sluggish during the hottest days of summer (aren’t we all? ), while others still say the days are so hot it causes dogs to go mad. But the name is actually a reference to the fact that, during this time, the Sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. This is why Sirius is sometimes called the Dog Star.
In the summer, Sirius rises and sets with the Sun. On July 23rd, specifically, it is in conjunction with the Sun, and because the star is so bright, the ancient Romans believed it actually gave off heat and added to the Sun’s warmth, accounting for the long stretch of sultry weather. They referred to this time as diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days.”
Thus, the term “Dog Days of Summer” came to mean the 20 days before and 20 days after this alignment of Sirius with the Sun — July 3 to Aug. 11.
While this period usually is the hottest stretch of summer, the heat is not due to any added radiation from Sirius, regardless of its brightness. The heat of summer is simply a direct result of the Earth’s tilt.
During summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the tilt of the Earth causes the Sun’s rays to hit at a more direct angle, and for a longer period of time throughout the day. This means longer, hotter days.
So what does it mean for you? Plan to take your beach vacation during this time and, of course, search the Farmers’ Almanac web site for great ideas on ways to stay cool!
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ENJOY THESE "TRUE" STORIES ABOUT SOME SPECIAL YET STRAY DOGS, AND THEIR ACTIONS... ??? HEAVENLY SENT??? (the stories are supposed to be true, I added the pictures of the dogs.. hope you find them fitting)
Stray dog finds and cares for missing toddler
Julie, a 3-year-old girl living in Pierzwin, Poland, befriended a stray black dog who would often stop by her house for a little attention. And that is exactly where the young girl was last seen, playing with the pup in her backyard, before she went missing earlier this month. Townspeople and rescue officials searched for the girl, but it wasn't until they heard the barks of that faithful dog the next day that they were able to locate Julie, freezing, in a nearby forest. The dog not only ensured that Julie was found, but also helped her survive the night, one firefighter said
Julie, a 3-year-old girl living in Pierzwin, Poland, befriended a stray black dog who would often stop by her house for a little attention. And that is exactly where the young girl was last seen, playing with the pup in her backyard, before she went missing earlier this month. Townspeople and rescue officials searched for the girl, but it wasn't until they heard the barks of that faithful dog the next day that they were able to locate Julie, freezing, in a nearby forest. The dog not only ensured that Julie was found, but also helped her survive the night, one firefighter said
Stray dog saves soldiers from bomb
Brin, a mixed breed dog, was found in 2010 starving and wandering alone in Afghanistan. British soldiers took him into their base near Helmand. When the dog showed a particular knack for sniffing out danger, they brought him along on patrol. While on one of these rounds, Brin took to a road near Lashkar Gar and suddenly started barking. He reportedly alerted two soldiers to a hidden bomb that could have killed them. Soon after, Brin was captured by the Taliban during a raid, but was once again rescued by British soldiers. After a campaign to get him out of the war-torn country succeeded, Brin was shipped to England, where he was adopted. "Brin has been through so much, but this never stopped him being loyal, loving, and brave," his new owner said.
Stray dog rescues woman from brutal attack
In 2009, a nasty domestic fight in the Australian town of Maningrida was escalating quickly. Alleged attacker Rhys Clayton, 24, reportedly beat his partner in front of family members before dragging her out onto the streets. He might have continued to do who knows what had it not been for a stray dog that stopped the violent fight by biting Clayton in the back, saving the woman from further harm. Clayton was arrested and sentenced to three months in prison.
Stray dog saves abandoned baby
In 2005, a stray dog came across a newborn wrapped only in tattered clothing and a plastic bag. The child was alive, but alone in a poor neighborhood near the Ngong Forests in Nairobi, Kenya. Witnesses said the dog carried the abandoned child across a busy road, through some barbed wire, and into a shed where her litter of puppies were living. While further details are sketchy, it seems that the man who owned the shed later noticed the baby, who was then taken to the hospital. Health workers said at the time that though no one had claimed the baby, it was doing well and responding to treatment. People were also donating goods to the child.
Stray dog rescues local farmer from bull
In 1964, a farmer in Willard, Mo., slipped and fell on a patch of ice, getting the attention of one of his Jersey bulls. The large dairy cow, which may have weighed more than 1,000 pounds, turned on the vulnerable man, battering him with his brute strength. The farmer called out to his stock dogs for help, but they just stood barking from afar. Just when things were looking grim, a stray black and white dog, which the farmer had been trying to run off his property, came to the rescue. The dog grabbed a hunk of the bull's hide, growled and hung on until the beast shifted its attention. The farmer was able to crawl to safety.
In 1964, a farmer in Willard, Mo., slipped and fell on a patch of ice, getting the attention of one of his Jersey bulls. The large dairy cow, which may have weighed more than 1,000 pounds, turned on the vulnerable man, battering him with his brute strength. The farmer called out to his stock dogs for help, but they just stood barking from afar. Just when things were looking grim, a stray black and white dog, which the farmer had been trying to run off his property, came to the rescue. The dog grabbed a hunk of the bull's hide, growled and hung on until the beast shifted its attention. The farmer was able to crawl to safety.
Stray dog's howling rescues three people from a house fireLate one night in 1935, in San Mateo, Calif., three people were asleep in their homes, unaware that a fire was quickly threatening their lives. Had it not been for the barking of a stray dog that woke the endangered residents, a fireman said at the time, they might have perished.
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speaking of dogs, I'll share my two with you!!
Our yappy little girl, yet very loving after you are around her a little while.
"HOMERJOE" @ 8 or 9 years old
Precious and sweet S.H.O.R.T. legged fella. (the grandkids say you have to spell out short, so it won't hurt his feelings)
Perhaps he's a FUN SIZE PACK!
ANYWAY, HE'S PRECIOUS!
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- Colossians 1:16 NIV
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. - Each little flow’r that opens,
- Each little bird that sings,
- He made their glowing colors,
- He made their tiny wings.
- Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all. - The purple-headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning
That brightens up the sky. - Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all. - The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them every one. - Refrain:All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all.
- The tall trees in the greenwood,The meadows where we play,The rushes by the water,To gather every day.
- Refrain:All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all.
- He gave us eyes to see them,And lips that we might tellHow great is God Almighty,Who has made all things well.
- Refrain:All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all.
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just a few precious pictures I thought I would share with you,
ENJOY
WHO EVER THOUGHT? A LARGE DOG AND NEWBORN FAWN
A SPECIAL HAPPINESS TODAY, AND BLESS EACH OF YOU SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, FINANCIALLY, AND WITH HIS AWESOME LOVE, GRACE, MERCIES, FORGIVENESS, GUIDANCE AND INNER PEACE. PRAYING FOR EACH OF THE SICK, THE HURTING, THE LONELY, AND THE GRIEVING, THAT HE WILL WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND EACH OF YOU AND TOUCH YOU WITH HIS HEALING HANDS, GRANTING YOU EXACTLY WHAT HE KNOWS THAT YOU PERSONALLY NEED. PRAYING FOR THE INNOCENT OF ALL AGES, THAT THEIR ABUSERS OR WOULD BE ABUSERS WOULD BE STOPPED BEFORE THE ABUSE HAPPENS. AND PRAYING THAT PEOPLE WOULD JUST EVEN SHOW RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, JUST HUMAN RESPECT! PRAYING FOR ALL THOSE THAT ARE IN SEARCH OF JOBS, THAT YOU WILL FIND ONE QUICKLY THAT IS SUITABLE TO YOU AND FOR YOUR NEEDS. PRAYING FOR TRAVEL MERCIES, there has been so many accidents lately, horribly fatal accidents.. PRAYING FOR OUR SOLDIERS SAFETY, PROTECTION, COMFORT, INNER PEACE AND QUICK RETURNS FOR THOSE THAT ARE OVERSEAS, TO LOVING HOMES, AND AN ABUNDANCE OF JOBS. PRAYING FOR OUR COUNTRY, AND IT'S LEADERS, THAT GOD WILL TOUCH EACH OF THEM AND GUIDE THEM TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE. AND AS ALWAYS, GIVING HIM MY LOVE, SINCERE THANKS, HONOR, PRAISE, AND GLORY IN JESUS NAME FOR ALL THINGS IN JESUS HOLY NAME, AMEN.
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