{"id":77468,"date":"2026-03-15T01:27:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/?p=77468"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T05:49:53","slug":"mar-15-26-ides-of-march-gullible-march-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/?p=77468","title":{"rendered":"MAR 15, 26.. IDES of MARCH.. GULLIBLE.. MARCH MADNESS.."},"content":{"rendered":"

For some reason, totally unknown to me, The Ides of March hold a fascination for me.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

So?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

So let’s all take a look at.. Taa Daa.. The Ides of March..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Ides of March is on March 15.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The word \u201cIdes\u201d is derived from the Latin word \u201cidus,\u201d which refers to the middle day of any month in the ancient Roman calendar.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

We are going with the singular. The plural would be The Ides of March are<\/span> on March 15.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was famously unlucky on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. when he was assassinated by his senators, fearing their ruler was becoming a dictator.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #1:<\/em><\/span>
\nJulius Caesar was admonished to \u201cBeware the Ides of March\u201d by an unknown Soothsayer.<\/em><\/span>
\nFalse:<\/span> The omen was actually \u201cBeware the next 30 days\u201d and was prophesied on February 15, 44 B.C. by an Etruscan Soothsayer named Spurinna. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #2:<\/em><\/span>
\nBrutus was Caesar\u2019s best friend and led the assassination plot.<\/em><\/span>
\nFalse:<\/span> There were in fact three conspirators: Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus. Decimus was known to be most trusted by Caesar and is considered to have been the leader of the murder conspiracy.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth #3:<\/em><\/span>
\nCaesar nobly uttered \u201cEt tu, Brute\u201d (you too, Brutus) with his dying breath.<\/em><\/span>
\nFalse:<\/span> Caesar singling out Brutus as he lay dying was an invention of the Renaissance movement. The emperor was a trained soldier who fought for his life, tried to escape the ambush, and never uttered these words.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

To read more please click onto the below link..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/ides-of-march\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Below we will take a look at Brutus Day, another related NATIONAL TODAY Holiday..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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As you read the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday about Brutus, please keep in mind the above Myths #2 and #3 about Brutus!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Brutus Day is on the Ides of March, March 15.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The day is observed in remembrance of the betrayal committed by a loyal and trusted friend.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Brutus was a Roman general from one of the most respectable families in Rome. He was among Caesar\u2019s close circle, a trusted confidant, but he became a leading conspirator in his death.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Brutus Day is a day for you to end all bad relationships and break ties with people that don\u2019t have your best interest in mind. That can be among your friends or your work colleagues. If you have been getting bad vibes from the person, end the relationship.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Brutus Day is an annual reminder that people like Brutus still exist today. Therefore, you need to be cautious about who you give your confidence to and allow into your inner circle.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Below is your link in case you would like to read more..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/brutus-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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There you have The Ides of March and Brutus Day.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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GULLIBLE..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

To see Chapter Thirty Three of Gullible\u2019s Botswana Journals, please click onto the below link..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/gullible-gulliblestravels.blogspot.com\/2026\/03\/the-2025-botswana-journals-ch-33.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Some interesting photos of a Black Stork.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Yo! Detroit Tom Tiger..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

MARCH MADNESS..\u00a0Is here Tom!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes Oh Yes we know. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes Oh Yes we understand. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Very few (if any) of you our faithful readers, check here for Sports News.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

BUT.. For collegiate basketball fans, March Madness is quite an event.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

And today, Selection Sunday, is the beginning of 2026 March Madness.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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So? There you all have it.<\/p>\n

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Cap and Patti<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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