[ale] [OT] Date change proposal

Geoffrey lists at serioustechnology.com
Wed Jan 28 11:44:15 EST 2009


Robert Reese~ wrote:
>> This may seem to come out of left field (as do many of my ideas...)
>> but I would like some feedback on a proposal to renumber the
>> calendar year.
> 
> I want my 13 months of 28 days each back!  (with the remaining 1.25 days as a 
> global holiday.)  AND I want the proper start to the new year to be on the 
> Spring Equinox instead of just after the Winter Solstice.  Does anyone else find 
> it deflating to start a new year in the worst part of the year?

As far as I'm concerned, it's just another day.  I've never understood 
why people make such a big deal about a new year.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin


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