Beware the ides of March...
We've all heard that warning. You probably know that it came from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, even if you haven't seen or read it. It was spoken by a soothsayer--a prophet or fortune-teller, depending on what you think--who foretold the emperor's assassination.
The transition from one season to another conjures up visions of other changes. The middle of March, in particular, carries the weight of hope for new beginnings, which can be as fragile as new buds in this month's winds or a late cold snap.
Today it's a bit colder than normal for this time of year. That, and gusts of 80KPH (about 50MPH) push reminders into our faces that winter isn't finished with us, not yet.
Two milennia after Caesar's murder, and four centuries after Shakespeare's play, the admonition is relevant. I'm going to sneak in a ride, however brief--and beware the ides of March.
 |
| From Ride and Seek |
No comments:
Post a Comment