July was originally called Quintilis as it was the fifth month in the Roman calendar. Later, it was renamed for Julius Caesar, who was born in the month. America celebrates her 233rd birthday this July 4th. See more of July’s happenings at HolidaysAndEvents.com. Personally, I’ll be in rehearsals for Cinderella, A British Pantomime at Carrollwood [...]
(Originally posted on February 14, 2008) How did February 14 become a day of love letters, flowers and candy? One legend begins during the reign of Claudius II (268 – 270 C.E.). The large Roman Empire was always dealing with invasions or uprisings. It needed large numbers of soldiers in its armies. However, Claudius noted [...]
(Originally posted on February 2, 2008) Several men in top hats surround the tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob. Just after sunrise, one of the tuxedo-clad men reaches into the stump and Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary, is pulled out and presented to the crowd. The [...]
This was originally written in January, 2007. It was published on litmocracy.com and in my MySpace Blog. A young woman waits for the two young men who are running toward her. As they approach, she pulls up the hem of her toga past the thigh. She closes her eyes and feels a rush of lustful [...]