Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

Ides Of March

Posted on March 15, 2020 by swabby429

One of the most famous quotes about the month of March was penned by William Shakespeare for his play, “Julius Caesar”. “Caesar: The ides of March are come. Soothsayer: Ay, Caesar; but not gone.” The ides of March or the … Continue reading →

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Neither Rhyme Nor Reason

Posted on September 1, 2018 by swabby429

“The eensy weensy spider climbed up the waterspout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out. Out came the Sun and dried up all the rain and the eensy weensy spider climbed up the spout again.” Do you remember … Continue reading →

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Halley’s Tail

Posted on May 18, 2013 by swabby429

Mankind’s fascination and fear of comets is quite old. Superstitious people have long considered the appearance of comets to be inauspicious symbols of evil events.  A line in William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” says, “When beggars die there are no comets … Continue reading →

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