Did you know that tomorrow is the Ides of March? That’s, like, a
full moon times 100! Bad juju, y’all. So knock on wood and throw
some salt over your shoulder or whatever you gotta do. The Ides
of March happens every year on March 15. Wondering exactly what
the Ides of March is all about? Here’s a little summary courtesy
of about.com: March 15 is a date known as the “Ides”, and has
gained notoriety thanks in no small part to the assassination of
Julius Caesar. William Shakespeare immortalized the date in his
play about the Roman emperor, and features a soothsayer
cautioning everyone to “Beware the Ides of March.” The Ides are
actually sacred to the god Jupiter, and so some members of
Religio Romana still celebrate the Ides today. Caesar was warned
a bunch of times to keep a look out because something bad was
going to happen and he didn’t pay attention. And look what
happened! If that inspires you to teach your little ones about
Shakespeare, check out Introducing Your Children To Shakespeare.
But listen up par