Daylight Saving Time Returns

Daylight Saving Time takes place this Sunday, March 14th at 2am. That means clocks spring forward from 1:59am to 3am. And just why is it that this particular time in the wee hours of the morning was chosen for the switch to what is sometimes referred to as 'summer time'? History tells us that 2am was a time of day where there were few disruptions. People were generally at home and very few trains were running.

Bars and restaurants, even to this day, are hardly affected by the 2am switch. It also occurs prior to the start of most early morning work shifts and before early churchgoers are up to begin the day.

So don't forget these important places to reset your clocks before bedtime on Saturday night:

• the clock on the kitchen wall
• your watch
• the clock on the stove
• microwave
• computer (unless it is set to adjust itself)
• VCR (for those of us who collect antiques)
• in the car
• and most importantly... the alarm clock in your bedroom!! (showing up late for work on Monday is not recommended)

The return to Standard Time is the first Sunday in November, again at 2am.