Day: August 8, 2007

Ah, the Dog Days of Summer.  So named from ancient Roman times, not because of the languid outlook of canines, but because of a star.  This time of year, Sirius, the Dog Star, rises about the same time as the sun.  It was thought that that this combination of stellar bodies was responsible for the … Read More “But Siriusly, Folks” »

As I was checking the stats for this site I came across a couple of curious links.  As it turns out, my brother Stephen and his daughter Lauren have both started their own blogs, and had linked to mine.  I guess I’ll have to return the favor. Lauren’s blog is Constantly Colliding.  Stephen had started … Read More “Welcome to the Blogosphere” »