Happy Metric/Eye Infection Day!
Today is October 10. That's 10/10. By no accident, this is also the day the metric enthusiasts of the world celebrate Metric Day. Damn it, every single year I intend to make some "Happy Metric Day" greeting cards to send out to everyone, particularly my metric opponents.
You should visit the US Metric Association's Metric Week page for metric quizzes and games to celebrate.
And you should take a look at the map below for a view of non-metric countries to mourn the US's inability to keep up with the greater global community:
In other news, I have an eye infection. Apparently I've been harboring this infection for months and I just thought it was dry eye. My new eye doctor made me throw my last pair of disposable contacts away today, in effect forcing me to wear glasses until my new, more breathable contacts arrive. I have noticed that my right eye seems a little squintier and more closed and cock-eyed in recent months...so maybe the anti-infective will cure the dryness and my Jack Elam syndrome.
But it won't cure the fact that the US hasn't gone metric yet. Only you, the people, can fix that. Elections are coming up, you should write-in your own propositions on the ballot on this issue. Thank you for your support.
But it won't cure the fact that the US hasn't gone metric yet. Only you, the people, can fix that. Elections are coming up, you should write-in your own propositions on the ballot on this issue. Thank you for your support.
Happy Eye Nastiness Day! (It was for a very similar reason that I abandoned contacts altogether.)