Special Bulletin. The Dog Days.
The term dog days originated in Greek and Roman times from the rising of the dog star Sirius, just before the sun, in the summer months. In modern times, dog days have been understood to refer to the hot and sultry days of summer when temperature and humidity may have a depressing effect on dogs—and their owners. Politically, the dog days of summer are a time when typically not much happens (except in an election years when national party conventions are held then). Congress flees the Capitol and campaigning generally produces little in the way of lasting news. Is this year different? It may appear so, but one hopes not.
