Springing forward likely puts a spring in your step as well

Daylight-saving time begins this weekend, causing initial confusion but lifting moods for many
by Charlotte Ferrell Smith
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
March 6, 2008

Daylight-saving time begins this weekend, causing initial confusion but lifting moods for many.

Before going to sleep on Saturday night, set the clock ahead one hour. As a result, it will be darker in the morning but lighter in the evening to the delight of walkers, joggers and bikers.

Some folks will be late for church on Sunday either because they overslept or simply forgot to change the clock. After all, daylight-saving time does strike earlier than it once did. Last year the event was moved up three weeks to begin the second Sunday in March.

The change was bumped up by Congress two years ago in an effort to reduce the use of power by businesses during daylight hours.

The Rev. William Carl Thomas, who has served St. Matthews Episcopal Church on Norwood Road for more than four years, said there will be a few who show up for coffee hour and be surprised they missed the early service. These folks may stay for Bible study and the later service, he mused. Overall, he is optimistic.

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