It must have been quite a shock for him. The introverted boy, the lover of books, the philosopher—suddenly finding himself the emperor of Rome. He’s famous. He’s powerful. He’s loved. He’s hated. He’s besieged with requests. How did Marcus Aurelius handle it? “Living on a lighted stage/ Approaches the unreal,” the band Rush sings on … Continue reading So It’s Weird, Now Deal With It