Not a care in the world
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Dog Days of summer are traditionally the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, which coincide with the dawn rising of Sirius, the Dog Star.
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky, if you don’t count the Sun. Under the right conditions, it can even be seen with the naked eye during the day. Sirius is one star in a group of stars that form the constellation Canis Major, meaning “Greater Dog.” It’s no surprise, then, that the nickname of this big, bold star is Dog Star.
Carol Balawyder 
so interesting!
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Isn’t it. Thanks for commenting. ❤
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There is nothing better than a happy dog. Bau is just wonderful.
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Thanks, Jacqui, for your positive comment! 🙂
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It looks as though you are having a wonderful time, Bau! There’s just something about those ‘Dog Days!’
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Thanks, Margot…I hope that you too are enjoying those dog days of summer. They don’t last forever, you know. Have a great summer! 🙂
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He looks so carefree and enjoying these dog days Carol. ❤
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I hope that you too are enjoying these dog days of summer. ❤
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That dog is so cute. Interesting info. That dog, though, reminds me of a dog I met today who is having open heart surgery on Thursday. I’m praying for her. She has valley fever and now there is fluid on her heart.
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Open heart surgery. Oh my. I hope everything turns out alright for her. Thank you, Luanne for the info on Valley Fever. Seems to be Arizona related.
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Is that a picture of the Greater Dog? 🙂
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Ah, so sweet, Sha’Tara! ❤
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I enjoyed learning all about ‘Dog Star’ , and I’m sure Bau, already knew about his star !!
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Ah, this is so kind of you. Thank you for stopping by with your gentle words. ❤
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Always my pleasure
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That is one happy dog! ❤
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All it took was one word: treat! 🙂
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Yup and Bau’s the Big Star alright! He not only brightens your life, he brightens all of our lives – what a sweetie, my friend! ❤
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Ellie, that is so nice of you to say. I hope that you are enjoying your dog days of summer. ❤
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Sure am! Love living in Florida and acquiring more new friends (just like Bau! A new friend every day, 🙂 )
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I love this sort of information. Thanks! I hope Bau is enjoying the dog days of summer.
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I hope you too are enjoying your summer. I’m glad that you love the information! ❤
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Interesting ! So, when we ask Sirius questions on our phone, we are actually asking a DOG for information !!!
Lovely picture of Bau.
Joanne
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Thanks for your fun comment, Joanne. 🙂
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You dog Bau is small but mighty, for sure!
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Thanks, Pam. It’s always a pleasure to see you here. ❤
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It’s always a pleasure to come visit! xo
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Lovely indeed
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All these years, I didn’t know all that info about dog days of summer. Bau is a wonderful mascot for Sirius.
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🙂 ❤
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I never knew why it was called Dog Days of Summer. Thanks Carol!
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I love when I learn something new, especially about the origins of something!!
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