Dog Days of Summer

Holy cannoli, could it get any hotter???

Right now is what some humans call the "dog days of summer." Sheesh -- wouldn't ya know they'd blame the worst time of year on a dog? It's all a misunderstanding going back to ancient times that Sirius, the Dog Star (and greatest star in the sky!) was adding to the heat of the sun. The Romans actually -- get this! -- SACRIFICED (that means killed for no good reason) a brown dog at the beginning of Dog Days, "to appease the rage of Sirius." (Yeah, yeah, I know about Wikipedia!) Cripes! Well, at least it wasn't a black and white dog!






So, to help you get through the dog days -- not that it's my fault in any way -- here are my "Sparky's Top Ten Ways to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool During the Dog Days of Summer."

Ta-da!!!
#10. I hate to repeat myself, cause I already toldja this, but in case you forgot -- lie on a cool tile floor.

#9. If you're gonna take a walk, which of course you are, do it before 7:00 a.m.

#8. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! I already toldja this one too, but it's muy importante!

#7. Avoid strenuous activity...

#6. ...but if you havta exercise during the heat of the day, try doing it indoors, like at a gym!

#5. If someone makes you go outside, stay in the shade.

#4. Go for a swim!

#3. Take naps in the afternoon.

#2. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, or do like me -- don't wear any clothes at all, just a signature piece of jewlery!

And, last but not least my #1 way to beat the heat and stay cool during the dog days of summer, if someone is kind enough to offer you an ice cube --

grab it quick before they change their mind! Chew it all up, and lick up the dribbles!

Hope this helps! C-YA soon, woof woof!