Beware of the Ides of March!

Whether seen as a blessing or a curse, there’s little doubt that the month of March is rarely dull. With the political tensions continuing to grow daily this post seems fitting.

March is known is the Ides of March. In the ancient calendar, the Ides of March, the 5th, marked the final stage of the first full moon of the New Year, and a major festival was held by the Romans. Julius Caesar added 10 days to the Roman calendar when he took reign and moved the New Year to Jan. 1. Ironically, he was assassinated on the Ides of March by members of his own senate who feared that his status as dictator for life was a threat Rome.

 

* NOTE: This by no means reflects my political views or opinions of the current President of the United States (inc.)

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