Living on the east coast of Canada as I do, we experience time changes twice a year. On Sunday at approximately 0200 hours our time...or rather our clocks... moved ahead one hour. This is known as Daylight Saving Time. The idea, initially during the first world war, was that it would be an energy saving idea. We would not be sleeping through an hour of precious sunlight. Now, however, it is being debated as more and more research indicates that our bodies suffer from this 60 minute loss. Apparently there have been cardiac issues and road and pedestrian safety is involved.
I,personally, like it as to me it signals the coming of .....dare I say it..... Spring!!
As I was at a loss for pictures for my Wordless ( guess that part is lost) Wednesday I decided to take a couple of views of a rather unique clock that was given to me as a gift. I apologize for the composition of the photos but at least you get the idea. Enjoy.
Question: Are you for or against time changes to accommodate daylight hours?
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I like that it is close to spring but my body suffers from the loss. I'd rather be awaken by birds chirping than by sunshine. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, Diana. Now that I am retired it is a luxury I enjoy!.
DeleteNice photos..we change ours in the UK at the end of this month :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a springtastic week ;-)
That's nice to know, Steve. Hang in there for spring is coming....just don't know when!
DeleteLove the clock. It is dark when I go to work instead of daylight. I miss that.
ReplyDeleteWhen I worked I felt the same way, Patrick.
DeleteWe are nearly there in the UK - 21st March and we are into Spring!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!! Although our winter was not long it was extremely brutal! Happy Almost Spring, Sara-Jayne!
DeleteLove the ole clock, unique. I do have a problem adapting to the time change, I wish they would live it alone. Hope you enjoy your day!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karren, Fortunately it has been very sunny the last couple of days, so that alleviates some of the damage done by the change. Have a great week!
DeleteWell Spring is pretty much here :)
ReplyDeleteOh and that is for sure a very unique lovely clock.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Thanks, Jay. Yes, thankfully the end of snow is in sight. You have a great week as well!
DeleteI think your photos are lovely! I don't like losing an hour of sleep. . . . this week kills me! But, I do like having the extra daylight in the evening. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it weird, I hate losing sleep but it's a trade off for having daylight after 7 pm. Have a great week.
DeleteTo enjoy a wee bit more sun? I am okay with it! I am so looking forward to spring as well and I think that I will be waking earlier too if the sun is that bright and warm =)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pixiedusk, i'm all about sunshine, too!!
DeleteI wish we didn't have to adjust our clocks twice a year. The sun's natural course extends the daylight as we approach summer anyhow and that's what I love about the spring change the glorious extended sunlight. I always look forward to the winter solace because after that the days grow a wee bit longer each day. Oh well, setting our clocks forward insure we do get that extra hour from the sun's glow to make our evenings more enjoyable. Happy #WW!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on that one Cathy. The only other option for ppl like us is to live near the equator...lol!
DeleteI guess I've ajusted to the spring and fall change. It always takes me a week or so for my body to come in agreement with the change. If they stopped it today I'd have no problem with it. I think it's more for economic reasons-the longer it stays light the more money people will spend because they are out in the daylight.
ReplyDeleteYou know,you could be right. Never thought of it. Tks for stopping by.
Deleteeven though it's hard to adjust at first, i like that it stays light outside longer in the evenings--there are things i want to do when i get home from work that i just can't do in the dark! :)
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