A Shorter Weekend (Blah Boo Hiss)

So apparently we get to move forward, you know in the sense of setting the clock forward. In theory it's designed to use less power and save the world. In reality it gives us a shorter weekend (when the weather might be crappier, but unlikely) and gives all the drive-thru coffee stands to benefit from the boost in double espresso sales.

Once again the media is hyping the fact that the end of the world may occur as computer systems once again fail to set their clocks ahead, much like the Y2K doomsday fiasco. Yes, stock up on canned beans, crackers and bottled water Saturday just in case. You never know.

This weekend the simple fact is less is less and there is one-hour less of the weekend to enjoy. If you sleep in, you really sleep in. If you stay up late, you really stay up late. You'll have less time to do the housework, less time to clean the garage, or less time to practice your belly dancing lessons.

So, 15 days earlier, but the truth is 138 days from now it won't make a difference. Spring forward, one hour less to go.