Enjoying the Dog Days of Summer!
Sometimes we complain about how warm it can get here in the valley! But we do know that it is the “dog days” of summer! Our lethargic and lazy feelings are historically validated by the ancient Egyptians and Romans, as they marked that the dog star Sirius in the constellation Canis Major AND the sun were both […]
Making Your Own Summer
Yes, it’s official! summer is here! The Summer Solstice on Thursday, June 21, was the day of the greatest light (with fourteen to sixteen hours of daytime, even if the sun was hidden by the clouds and rain here in our Walla Walla Valley!) Our whole planet was turned fully to the brilliance of the sun. A millennium of […]
Every End is a New Beginning
Summer is winding down, and we can feel it because after Labor Day, fall unofficially begins. The school year gets underway. The Halloween decorations come out in the stores. The weather sort of sneaks up on us-cool one day and hot the next. And “Indian summer” is fun to look forward to as […]
Are You As Happy As Your Dog?
We’re in the midst of it! What is it? And why should we care? It’s the “Dog Days of Summer” from July 3 to August 11 each year, so named by the Romans after Sirius, the “Dog Star.” Have you noticed any conspicuous laziness of your dog during these hot and sultry days? Or even of yourself? Lollygagging around? […]