Happy Birthday Tobi

[Catherine]

Snake eggs were laid on your birthday and a different batch of eggs hatched. Last year a batch of eggs hatched. 
I think snakes really like your birthday.

I had no idea why the hot summer days were called the dog days. I never linked it to the star Sirius. It makes sense.

I like the dog days. Yes it is hot and dry, but it is nice to sit around and enjoy the heat. It makes  up for the cold winters.
It must be a great time to be born. At a time when a baby is small and vulnerable, the air is hot and the days are long.
I think it gave you and Misty an advantage.

Food would be more plentiful and all very fresh. I think it is a lucky time to be born. My snakes certainly agree. Most are born during the dog days.