Today is the Ides of March, the day in the ancient Roman calendar that fell on March 15. There are a variety of explanations for the Ides surviving to the twenty-first century, but the most famous is that Julius Caesar was assassinated on this date in 44 BC. It probably wouldn’t still be relevant were it not for Shakespeare’s play about the event.
So what is there to beware of?
It’s a month before our federal income taxes are due. If you haven’t started prepping them, you might want to start soon. It’s also one month before the Boston Marathon, but only runners and their support teams are aware of the ticking clock. It’s also a date with many other events which you can review here.
So what is there to beware of during our vacation on Naples?
Not a lot, unless you forget sunblock and spend time at the pool. Not a lot, unless you eat too much for breakfast at the omelet restaurant. And certainly not a lot if you have no real deadlines, few projects, and even fewer commitments.
Bring on the Ides of March.
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