The eruption of Laki volcano in Iceland began on this day in 1783, and continued for eight months.  Haze from the geologic phenomenon was reported from Iceland to Syria.  In the eastern United States, the eruption caused weather disturbances leading to an average winter temperature that was 4.8 degrees Celsius lower than the long-term average.

Lately there seems to be a few people at work who seem to know exactly who I am, and I know them by sight at best.  As in.. I've seen them around.  No clue on their name.  Nada.

Throws me off.  Kinda neat too, don't get me wrong.  But also... unusual feeling, in a way.  Nothing like bluffing your way through a conversation.