“Beware the ides of March.”
― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Top Ten Reasons to Beware the Ides of March
March 15 will live in infamy beyond the murder of Julius Caesar. Here are 10 events that occurred on that date … (read more via Smithsonian.com)
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I am so glad you posted about the ides of march – it has been on my mind all week and well, seeing this in the reader was just appreciated….. 🙂
~y.
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You’re so welcome, y, I was surprised too read all the different March 15 events.
Sorry for response delay… It’s been sad days over here, but the sun is trying to shine through.
Love, Christy
(Have loved your comments on BBB’s site!)
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Hi – I am sorry about your loss – — (sending a hug) –
and thanks for the reply – I do have one other question though – was wondering how you personally pronounce the Ides in the Ides of march. My husband and I debated this once….
is it “eyeds” or “eye- dees -” or do you think it does not matter…..?
lol
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Ides is pronounced with a hard I like your “eyeds” or eyedz. But the Latin word from which ides is derived is idus. Ides of March = Idus Martias.
Thank you for the hug!
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Gratias tibi!!!! 🙂
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