Head Coach: These are 'Sirius' times  We are well into the Dog
Days of Summer. It technically begins on July 3 and continues
for 40 days, ending Aug. 11.  But, depending where on the globe
you live and to which culture you listen, it can range anywhere
from early July to early September. Everyone seems to agree,
however, that the Dog Days of Summer represent the hottest,
muggiest part of the season. It is a sultry time of extreme heat
characterized by periods of stagnation or inactivity.  That's
not why we refer to this time as dog days though. The stagnation
and inactivity seems to impact us all. Not just the dogs. I can
feel the energy being cooked out of me this time of year. I see
it in others.  Even my cat, Jake, lies around unresponsive to
noises or movements that usually to stand him straight up. This
season is named after the dog star, Sirius, the brightest star
in the constellation, Canis Major.  Constellations are groups of
stars that form connect-the-dot pictures in the sky. Our
European ancestors