The “Ides of March,” is a day in the ancient Roman calendar that falls on March 15 and is associated with misfortune and doom. It became renowned as the date on which Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 bce and was further immortalized in the tragedy Julius Caesar by English dramatist William Shakespeare. In the play, a soothsayer warns Caesar to “beware the Ides of March.” Ostberg, René. “Ides of March”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ides-of-March. Accessed 2 March 2025.
Yesterday, Austin, Nevada was bathed in sunshine and warm temperatures. Today Austin is buried in snow. It’s mostly awesome, not really a misfortune or doom, and we knew it was coming. Thank you, meteorologists!
We needed snow. We had a dry winter.
Today
As the snow continues . . .
Weather is life. No doubt this is the reason it is so often the topic of small talk. It’s life.
Weather is also death. I fear for our friend who left town just as the snow started, heading west on Highway 50 directly into its path.
And it affects all of us. Humans and nonhumans alike.
Here then is a tiny presentation of the weather in Austin, Nevada, USA, over a two-day period. Life and death. Ironic juxtaposition that the photos with elements of death are awash in sunshine? It was not intended. And that is telling.
Whatever the weather where you are, I hope you are safe and always, always, rolling with the changes. Happy Spring–Soon!
LakeArrowheadLadyWriter 
Snowing here now…as always so well written, described.
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Thank you, Kathy! Enjoy your snow and stay safe! 💕💕💕
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Wow – that change is stunning. Hope your friend who was on the road is safe! Stay warm!
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Thank you, Wynne. Our friend is safe and we are just finishing another snowstorm. The most snow we’ve had all winter. Much needed! It will be a glorious spring!
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Fascinating photos and words. We are obsessed with the weather and there’s a good reason for that. 🙂
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Absolutely, Yvette! Agreed! I’m glad you found the photos interesting. Our community cemeteries fascinate me. We were once a silver boom town and now we are a bit of a living ghost town. I think we are down to less than 100 living residents. The cemetery has so many stories and no doubt secrets.
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I meant 200. 😊
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I love old cemeteries and old towns! Lovely photos!
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Thank you, Dawn. I love those things, too!
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