GOOD THINKING: TRADITIONS ARE NOT TIMELESS

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Sunday, August 12, 2001

Hot, hazy, humid days! These are the "dog days" of August, the hottest days of the summer! The ancient Romans had an explanation: It was during the early part of August that the Dog Star, Sirius, appeared in the summer sky; the Romans believed that the heat of the Dog Star, added to the heat of the sun, made for the hottest days of the year. We no longer believe that; but we continue to talk about the "dog days" of August. Traditions die hard!

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