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Daylight Savings Time Blues

3/15/2016

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Yesterday I woke in the dark.
 
What time is it?
 
I raised my head and with my right eye closed (better far vision in my left eye), I could just make out the illuminated digits on the cable box clock – 6:10.
 
OK, that gives me about twenty more minutes at least before I even have to think about getting up.
 
I rolled over and settled myself back under the covers and was just about to close my eyes when I noticed even better information coming from the clock on the far nightstand.
 
Wait – it’s only 5:10! I have lots of time!
 
What I didn’t realize then was that we had neglected to update any of the clocks upstairs to daylight savings time on Sunday (the cable box clock updates automatically). So I got a little more than an extra twenty minutes, but not enough to make me late for my morning appointments.
 
The Monday after DST is a draggy, pokey, I-need-sleepy kind of day. And this year we faced it without sunshine; just a drizzly, steady rain. So why do we spring forward in March? DST was meant to save energy. It doesn’t. In fact, losing the extra hour of rest while converting to DST has been linked to more traffic and work-place accidents. And while I do like that the sky remains light later into the evening, I’m always looking for a way to get that hour back.
 
I think I’ll take a nap today.

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Wendy link
3/15/2016 06:40:26 am

My children and my students were all visibly draggy yesterday too. It's this barbaric practice that nobody knows how to stop!

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Susanne link
3/15/2016 06:44:46 am

I'm with you! Add early hallway duty this week to the mix :(

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Elsie
3/15/2016 07:29:04 am

At least we had a lovely day of sunshine and warmer temperatures to face the draglines of time change. Naps are in order.
Side note: a big green egg is a kind of smoker that looks like it's name. They are popular with those who are serious meat smokers.

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Rose
3/15/2016 01:37:44 pm

Thanks for clarifying the big green egg Elsie!

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Sarah Valter link
3/15/2016 07:30:41 am

I completely agree--adjusting is miserable. The first words out of my 2-year-old's mouth this morning were, "Noooooo! I don't wanna wake up!" I love the extra light in the evening, though--maybe we should compromise and adjust a half hour and leave it at that? :)

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arjeha link
3/15/2016 08:56:02 am

It is amazing the affect time changes make on our bodies.

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lynne dorfman link
3/15/2016 09:15:33 am

I think a nap sounds like a good idea for today as well! I agree; it is hard to wake up in the darkness. I do love the extra hours of daylight - always feel more energized by longer days - especially in May, June, and July. Beginning March is a little too early to appreciate the longer days. Amazed how you find your topics!

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Tara link
3/15/2016 09:23:08 am

That was my Monday, too - dreary and droopy.

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Lori Sheroan link
3/15/2016 11:24:54 am

My husband loves springing forward. Me...not so much. I could totally relate to your slice. My dog doesn't like it either. I'm not sure if she's just picking up on my mood or if she really is having trouble adjusting to the time change.

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Shelly
3/15/2016 05:42:04 pm

I agree! It's not easy adjusting!

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Clare link
3/15/2016 06:49:08 pm

I agree the rain did not help! My husband says it takes a week or two to fully recover - he is a sleep specialist. I hope you took a nap! Tomorrow will be a bit better.
Clare

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