An Unworthy Cause

I know there are worthier causes to devote my time to-- people around the world are starving and oppressed; the ice caps are melting; the rain forest is disappearing; and we haven't cured all the diseases that ail us-- but those things are too abstract for me to ponder . . . I prefer to protest things that affect me more directly, such as the ridiculous nuisance that we call Daylight Saving Time, which I consider further confirmation that we have no control over our modern lives . . . just as I'm getting a grip on my morning schedule (with the help of a chart made by my wife and the fact that there is finally some sunlight at 6:30 AM) I am thrust back into darkness, and for no logical reason-- simply because of a government dictum-- and so I am suggesting that we "take back our hour" and so, for the next Daylight Saving Time, in protest, I am advising you to NOT abide by the change-- show up at work at the correct time, don't set your clocks, don't lose an hour's sleep . . . TAKE BACK YOUR HOUR! TAKE BACK YOUR HOUR! . . . it's catchy to chant and it's a protest that probably won't involve tear gas, rubber bullets, or being hosed down by the authorities.

8 comments:

zman said...

Do they have daylight saving time in Canada?

rob said...

dave doesn't care

Melody said...

Not in saskatchewan or some parts of British columbia

Staci said...

I agree! (But not so wholeheartedly to show up late for class)

Staci S said...

I agree! (But not quite so whole-heartedly to show up late for class)

Dave said...

did you just spell "saskatchewan"?

you are a true candian!

i suppose i need to move there.

Kev said...

DST solely exists so i can keep the softball team on the practice field till 7pm in march...

Almighty Yojo said...

good point. you can never have too much girl's softball.

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