Ides of March Author: Kramer Wetzel Published: March 26, 2017 Ides of March March 26, in El Paso Crossing the pass, Trans-Mountain Pass, Franklin Mountain, El Paso, TX.. The hazard signs read: Rock slides Strong wind currents 8% grade Falling rock Runaway truck ramp It’s the drive over the mountain to “work,” such as it is. Details are at astrofish.net/travel. About the author: Born and raised in a small town in East Texas, Kramer Wetzel spent years honing his craft in a trailer park in South Austin. He hates writing about himself in third person. More at KramerWetzel.com.