tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post6259952810235049496..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Still in the dog days here . . . Deborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-47406850626438260722014-08-29T05:19:43.439-04:002014-08-29T05:19:43.439-04:00Dearest Deborah,
Very interesting post and as I ty...Dearest Deborah,<br />Very interesting post and as I type here, I do have one of our cat-boys on my lap, his head nestled into my left arm... Purring his head off!<br />Yes, it is very hot and humid here too; wish we got some refreshing and cooling rain soon.<br />Sending you hugs and happy weekend wishes.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14745545210170976312014-08-29T02:12:22.391-04:002014-08-29T02:12:22.391-04:00I hope it cools down soon for you! We have been so...I hope it cools down soon for you! We have been so hot this summer, too - unusual for Washington State. I'm not a fan of heat and I am looking forward to cooler days and nights. I knew about the 'Dog Star' (one of my favorite songs by Sting), but didn't know about the red dog sacrifices. Poor things! Now they just have to suffer through with the rest of us :) xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-71910622934317006252014-08-28T16:37:49.055-04:002014-08-28T16:37:49.055-04:00I don't recall ever knowing why the dog days w...I don't recall ever knowing why the dog days were called that... I just usually want them to be over! Although I do miss the longer hours of light that start to fade away right about now. Sigh...... <br /><br />Thanks for educating another one of the "all other creatures!" :)Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29923814299123662572014-08-28T09:57:13.740-04:002014-08-28T09:57:13.740-04:00Your adorable cat makes me smile :) My little kitt...Your adorable cat makes me smile :) My little kitty is sleeping at my feet right now, but it's not humid or hot here, but rather cold and rainy - i wonder what her reason for snoozing is :)<br /><br />I hope it cools down for you, dear friend. Have a lovely day!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14231895643701989222014-08-28T09:20:50.959-04:002014-08-28T09:20:50.959-04:00Your sweet blog kitty is so darling and looks so c...Your sweet blog kitty is so darling and looks so comfy there enjoying a nap. We had 4 Goldens and they all enjoyed their summer nap time. I remember those hot and muggy days in August that Michigan seems to be famous for. LOL We are not close to cooler days here in Texas yet, but I can feel the wind changing and the leaves looking a bit dryer. Fall must be on the way. <br /><br />Have a great day and pat your sweet kitty for me!<br />XOCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-61639916721504862014-08-28T07:21:17.579-04:002014-08-28T07:21:17.579-04:00I realize that it was always just a google away (o...I realize that it was always just a google away (or at least in this millennium it was) but I never knew the actual reason that they were called the dog days. I use the term all the time, and I at least use it for the proper time period, but I never knew the full reason why. I love to learn so... this was interesting!<br /><br />Frankly, I agree with the ancients on one thing: The dog days definitely feel like evil times around here. Imagine if you will, a pot that has been on a low boil for months suddenly turning up the heat and bubbling over. That's Georgia in the dog days. <br /><br />I'm a cat person. I love cats although we don't have one here because the husband does not share my affection. Aside from the creepy demon cat stray who wouldn't leave me alone on the deck this week, I generally love them all. I'm loving your sleepy kitty.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31615689939829282932014-08-28T03:24:49.647-04:002014-08-28T03:24:49.647-04:00Keep cool, and carry on. Although we don't hav...Keep cool, and carry on. Although we don't have to deal with humidity, we have been in the triple digits for over 3 weeks. Then again, I'd appreciate a little rain, for my flowers, especially, but we don't expect any time soon and haven't had a drop since early May! Kitty is definitely not too hot and bothered!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-54275405953537616482014-08-28T01:05:59.157-04:002014-08-28T01:05:59.157-04:00We are still experiencing higher-than-normal tempe...We are still experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures, but we have little humidity, and because we're on an island, the air cools beautifully every night so that sleeping is never a problem. I am nearly ready for autumn, though. It's my very favourite season.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-451501695322439632014-08-27T21:38:16.469-04:002014-08-27T21:38:16.469-04:00Informative post! Hang in there, the heat will sub...Informative post! Hang in there, the heat will subside soon...of course, there is always "Indian Summer" in September. I'm going to celebrate the last days of summer, inside, of course, with an iced tea! (Just kidding...well, sort of...I do have to get out in the garden!)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48302454538772791722014-08-27T21:29:04.600-04:002014-08-27T21:29:04.600-04:00Oh Deborah, your blog cat is so adorable! I learn ...Oh Deborah, your blog cat is so adorable! I learn so much from reading your blog! It is so hot and humid here too and hope it cools down soon for us both!!take care & makeup Monday will be back this Monday. Enjoy the rest of the week and weekend.<br />Julie Julie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50716352207669605212014-08-27T18:41:19.140-04:002014-08-27T18:41:19.140-04:00There is so much I don't know, like where that...There is so much I don't know, like where that saying originated (this is why I will never be a contestant on Jeopardy, haha.) Thanks for sharing! It has been hot and humid in Nebraska, too, but the days are definitely getting shorter. I sure hope we will have a pretty Fall with pleasant days and cool nights. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017368307967996380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-91709108855798617392014-08-27T17:15:14.477-04:002014-08-27T17:15:14.477-04:00I enjoyed learning about the dog days background. ...I enjoyed learning about the dog days background. Hope it starts to cool off for you soon. I too like fresh pencils and notebooks this time of year. I love poking around in the school supplies when they come out.<br /><br />And, I see, Blog Kitty is near y taking advantage of any stray pets or kisses, head on arm for connection. Give her a big purry hug for me.<br /><br />And, of course, one for you too...<br />Brenda<br />xox<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41488298919916714402014-08-27T16:43:11.373-04:002014-08-27T16:43:11.373-04:00My brother calls this weather "stupid hot.&qu...My brother calls this weather "stupid hot." And I concur. It's unbearable! My little niece has her first middle school cheer football game tonight, and I opted out - too hot, too many skeeters, I am staying indoors!<br /><br />My eldest daughter called, their year-old AC unit broke, ugh, can you believe it? Now that's just horrible timing for sure. They can't come out and fix till next week - she may be staying with us, we shall see they have a dog and cat.<br /><br />Stay cool. Hugs.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-59997629554911169482014-08-27T16:28:58.422-04:002014-08-27T16:28:58.422-04:00Your cat is taking life easy. Perhaps a cue can be...Your cat is taking life easy. Perhaps a cue can be taken from them...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18085881966267019122014-08-27T15:25:09.093-04:002014-08-27T15:25:09.093-04:00Cute photos of the official Blog Cat! She's a...Cute photos of the official Blog Cat! She's a good stand in! <br />I learned something new today--always thought of the "dog days" just like you used to...the poor dogs panting and laying around in the heat. Interesting to hear they were really named after a star...glad the Roman superstitions are not prevalent anymore--the sacrifice of one of man's best friends would not be pleasant (or popular)! Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-14804631819367963752014-08-27T14:14:15.606-04:002014-08-27T14:14:15.606-04:00I drag myself around on hot and humid days and yes...I drag myself around on hot and humid days and yesterday was one with the temperature in the upper 80s. Today, back down to 64 so the A/C was only on for one day.<br />I'd say your cat and my dog enjoy every day in the lap of luxury. Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40668670088111425002014-08-27T14:07:54.520-04:002014-08-27T14:07:54.520-04:00It really is getting cooler here, Autumn is defini...It really is getting cooler here, Autumn is definitely on its way. The nights are getting darker earlier and it is a cold air rather than a cool air. Hope it cools down for you soon.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com