Dog Days of August

If you lived in ancient Rome, you believed that the rising Dog Star added its heat to the sun, giving us the hottest days (dog days, or caniculares dies) of the year. While we've had more heat than we need, I must--as a Leo--protest the phrase "Dog Days of August." Those of you who come from other realms of the Zodiac are discounting the Lion in all his glory by perpetuating this usage.

Anyhow, according to the four cats in the house, I'm a cat person. They take exception to any phrase with the w