On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 8:57:50 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> I noticed on my calendar that the spring time change is just next
> weekend. Seems a bit earlier this year.

It has been the second Sunday in March since 2007.

> This is good for me as I like to get up at 4 but usually I'm wide awake
> at 3 and watch news and stuff. Next Sunday morning, I can get up at 3
> but it will be called 4. I won't "lose an hour of sleep."

I have enough trouble sleeping until 4 am. I don't need any stinking
"spring forward".

> I think it's all silly. Why not change it once by 1/2 hour then never
> change it again? I realize it started as an energy saving feature but
> nobody seems to care about saving energy these days.

It all depends on where you are in your time zone. IIRC you're about halfway
through it, so half an hour seems about right to you. I'm near the western
edge, so I'd prefer standard time all year long.

Cindy Hamilton