LADY FRANCIS

Dearest Gentle Reader,

I'm about to step on some toes in regard to the Opening Ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

The headless woman was Marie Antoinette. She ruled over France and was found guilty of treason, conspiracy, and stealing from the country.

Sound familiar?

Also, it was not the Last Supper. It was a depiction of an ancient Greek Bacchanal. Because, you know, the Olympics are ancient and Greek. Surprise!

And if you didn't know, a Bacchanalia is an uncontrollably promiscuous, extravagant, and loud party. The parties often spanned several days which honored the god of wine, Bacchus - the blue guy covered in grape vine. He is also known as Dionysus the Greek god of fertility, later known as the god of wine and pleasure.

And finally, it was not Death on a pale horse. It was Sequana, Goddess of the Seine, the river in which the boat precession took place. She is the representation of the Olympic spirit.

If some of you weren't so busy trying to end the Department of Education, you might know some of this.

Loosen the clutch on your pearls.

Yours truly,
Lady Francis

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Disclaimer: Lady Francis is far more generous than I am.