Mom told me the other day we are in the “Dog Days of Summer” here in Mars.
It’s pretty darn hot around here, but what does that have to do with dogs? (I mean…. I know I’m pretty “hot,” sexy, handsome, charming, and all that… but not ALL dogs are are quite as lucky as me – eh?)
So I asked Mom to “google” what the heck dogs have to do with hot summer days, and guess what?! We discovered a story of astronomical proportions!
Contrary to common conjecture, the “dog days of summer” does NOT get its name because the heat is so extreme it drives dogs mad or because dogs lie around panting in the heat (Sheesh! Really people?! How dare you think such disdainful thoughts!)
The actual background of the phrase refers to the one-to-two month period when a particularly bright, shiny, snazzy, jazzy, super-amazing, georgeous, “hot” star named Sirius, the Dog Star, or Alpha Canis Majoris (Latin for “Greater Dog!”), rises and sets with the sun, shining during the daylight hours and staying hidden at night.
So you see, it’s really about us dogs being the STARS in your life. (Right Mom?)
That’s why I’m smiling in my photo here.
(or……. it might have been because my Mom was holding a treat while asking me to “stay.”)
Either way…….
I like to be thought of as a Star. So you can call feel free to call me “Great” for short.
Or Char…
Or Chuck…
Or Buddy…
but pleaaaassseee don’t call me late for dinner!
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Charlie is an adopted dog with brown eyes and a white-tipped tail who brings joy and laughter to his family and friends. Charlie is a gifted writer, raving food critic, cat, chipmunk, and donut lover, and exceptionally photogenic model. Some of his best friends are Mike theUPS Man, Cliff the Mailman, and ANYONE who delivers pizza to the house. If you would like to read more guest posts by Charlie, simply type “Charlie” into the Search box at the top right hand corner of this link: https://lifeinbetween.me/. If you would enjoy a companion like Charlie, please consider pet adoption.
Source: Dictionary.com
What a great story Charlie, and yes, of course you are a star! (K)
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I always knew you were extremely bright ms k! 😉❤️🐶
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Oh Charlie, flattery will get you everywhere!
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That’s what my mom says too. Lol. But I really mean it ms k! ❤️🐶
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You! You! You captured everyone’s heart…you handsome STAR!! Butterfly kisses Charlie STAR! ❤
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Licks and tail wags back to you sweet ms Carrie. ❤️🐶
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Charlie, as usual your story makes me smile and most importantly makes my day! Woof!❤️
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I am so glad I made your day ms Mary! You made mine too! ❤️🐶
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Charlie, you are growing up to be a fine gentleman. Wow! It seems only yesterday you were our puppy love. Now you’re our Dapper Divine. Thanks for the explanation re the dog days too lol. Just love this shot of your handsomeness!! ❤️💜💛
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Your mom took an awesome photo of you!! Thanks for explaining the “dog days of summer.” I thought the meaning was from the hot and lazy days of summer! Haha! But, this reason is even better because it means Charlie is a star!!
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Thank you ms pj! I am pretty easy to get good photos of if I do say so myself. 😉. I’m glad I was able to clear up your misconception because it is wonderful to be a star! ❤️🐶
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❤ ❤ ❤
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So cute and hilarious Jodi! I love it when Charlie posts, he has such a way of keeping it real! Thanks for the research on the dog days, I always thought it was hot dogs panting, sorry Charlie!
🙂
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I’m glad we straightened you out ms Jenna. ❤️🐶
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hahaha what a cutie!! Hi wooof
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Thank you ms Lynn. I think you are cute too. ❤️🐶
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awwwweee
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Great post Charlie – you are very smart! 🙂
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Thank you mr terry. Hope you are enjoying Florida. ❤️🐶
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He has a great smile!
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Thanks mr John. ❤️🐶
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Love this, Charlie! That’s some super cool info you and your mom found that I didn’t know! And you ARE a star… don’t ever let anyone tell you differently! 😉
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Charlie….I hope you get a forever home! what a cutie!
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Oh ms Margaret I did!!! My mom and dad adopted me but I just like to promote dog adoption so some of my other friends might find homes too. ❤️🐶
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lol oops, I guess I misread your post 🙂 well, I am glad that you did!
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Me too ms Margaret. Me too! ❤️🐶
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I was just thinking this morning that we haven’t heard from good luck Charlie in awhile and look who appeared in my reader, the STAR of the show!! 🌟🐶🌝 Great seeing you, buddy!! 😍
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Woohoo. Here I am ms jilly! Glad to know you missed me. Xo ❤️🐶
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That’s very interesting Jodi. I never knew why they called it “the dog days of summer.” Thanks for googling that 🙂 Good boy Charlie for sitting nicely for your Mom to take a picture. You are a handsome boy!
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Thank you ms mandi. Mom wouldn’t have done it without my coaxing you know ❤️🐶
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Hehe 🙂
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You are a star Charlie even when it’s not the dog days of summer!
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Awh ms kr! So are you ! ❤️🐶
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Leave it to you, Charlie, to set us silly humans straight. What an intelligent dog you are!
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Ms carol. You know how to make a doggy blush. I’m so glad I was able to set you straight ❤️🐶
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I never knew what the “dog days of summer” really referred to, either! Thanks for sharing that information Charlie. But even before I learned about it, I knew you were really a star!!!
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Who knew!!? Well, you’re a star to us Charlie!! 🙂
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Glad that got cleared up Charlie! Thank your Mom for finding out the real story behind the dog days of summer! Phew! Dogs being “hot” stars is a lot better than being hot summer days! Yay🎉 Great, Char, Chuck, Buddy! Big smiles from your also “great” pals, Sammy & Charley
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Charlie, Charlie…we always knew you were a star. With that smile working for you, how can you be anything else..:)
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Oh thank you mr george! You know I’ve always been partial to you too buddy! 🙂 ❤ charlie
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Last weekend here in CA, we had “Clear the Shelter” and it looks like some of your friends now have for ever homes! I hope they are now as lucky as you.
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Oh how wonderful Myra! You made my doggie heart so happy! ❤ charlie
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