Daylight saving time has been used in the US since 1918 with the exception of brief periods during WWII and the Vietnam war. Initially, it was implemented in Germany during WWI to save energy during production. The use of Daylight Saving Time was reinforced in 1966. The time change is observed in all but two states, Arizona and Hawaii.
Yesterday, the clocks skipped forward one hour. On November 2nd, the clocks will be set back one hour. There is good reason to change the clocks on the weekend. Being late to a service is preferable to being late for work or an appointment.
It is jarring to get up after the sunrise. My inter body clock is off for several days. More usable sunlight in the evening is nice for after school and work activities.
For a blind person, I reset my clock regularly I have an internal clock that runs on a 25 hour day. My brain alternates perceived light and dark days. I know there is sun by feeling the heat .
I wish the time could stay the same all year. There have been several resolutions to do away with daylight savings time, but we still observe the changes.
Short of moving to Arizona, I will have to deal with a tired, grumpy self, for a while.
****. Poem
Tripping into Spring
Though the saying states
“Spring Forward,
I trip my way through the week.
Feeling the sun’s warmth,
I am tired and grumpy.
No morning glow.
Hungry in mid-afternoon, before bedtime.
Tired before evening.
Dragging, I will adjust.
In six months,
I’ll do it again.
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copyright 3/10/25
traveling up and down the blind highway 