People, this whole “standard time” thing is not only depressing to those of us who like to leave work before it is pitch black outside, it is also potentially DEADLY.
A new study found that pedestrians walking around dusk are now nearly three times more likely to be struck and killed by cars than before the time change. Ending daylight savings time and switching to standard time translates into about 37 more U.S. pedestrian deaths around 6 p.m. in November compared to October. (note to self: stay indoors at 6 pm.)
Now, I know all the early morning people are glad to have a little more light shining on their crops, babies, construction sites, dogs and schoolbuses. But can’t that just wait until 6:30 am anyway?
I say down with standard time.
Daylight savings time all the time!
November 6, 2007 at 1:27 pm
i’m with you!! and i love the kit-kat clock.
November 7, 2007 at 11:15 am
I’m not! I sing the praise of Standard time and the righting of the world to the rhythms of we the faerie born. (See Gawaine, Sir, for a complete explanation of this phenomeon.)
And the kit-kat clock has always freaked me out. My pediatrician had one in the examining room. My dentist had pictues of clowns. It’s remarkable that I EVER go see a medical professional.
But I love you and the oakies!
November 7, 2007 at 11:54 am
I knew you would be pro-standard time. You and your early morning liturgical baking.