i work at a small alternative high school for kids with SEVERE emotional and behavioral problems. there is one kid (out of like 50-60, it's hard to get a count because most of them have spotty attendance and/or a propensity for getting arrested) who is out and proud, and he is always getting called gay or a *** or whatever. my response these days (aside from writing up a behavior referral) is to gasp in mock astonishment and say something like "oh, no, not GAY!?" or "God forbid anyone be different", although this last is often delivered with more of a stinging sarcastic tone.

the point is, i really haven't been riding at all this winter, and i'm kind of ashamed, but i do remember eye burn. it's really the worst. i support the goggles in every way.