Anne M. Crossman is a former journalist and media manager. She now does volunteer work in her community of Annapolis Royal. Photo by ContributedArticle contentIn about 3.5 weeks, we will go through the business of changing the clocks again.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWhile many of our timepieces are magically electronic and change by themselves, there are still a few wall clocks around here which need the inside ladder to bring down and change. It’s also the time to check those smoke alarm batteries and give them a bit of cleaning.Article contentArticle contentIt seems to me that every time this happens, there are grumpings and mumblings about, “Why do we have to do this every year?” And there are others who say, “Surely, those farmers have this sorted by now!”Article contentArticle contentI checked that farmer story out and lo and behold – it ain’t true. Canada first nationally adopted daylight saving time (DST) in 1918 during the First World War and it was done primarily to save energy.Article contentAside from the idea of saving energy – a bit ridiculous these days – I recall during my paid-for-work days it was a bit of a pain having to lose one hour of sleep or not having time for that second cup of coffee. There always seemed to be someone who showed up late for work.Article contentThen we lived in Saskatchewan where there is no DST – used to remember by saying that half the year we are on Alberta time and the other half on Manitoba time. They shifted and we didn’t.Article contentLiving above the Arctic Circle really didn’t make much difference. At the beginning of November, the days were always shorter and by the time March comes around, there still isn’t much light.Article contentArticle content The clocks fall back one hour in November.Article contentI wanted to know how this change affected some people. It seems some more than others find it difficult to adjust. So, for a few days there are some people walking around looking a little haggard. Be kind.Article contentArticle contentIt’s interesting to see how many countries don’t have DST – most of South America, a big chunk of Australia, most African countries, all of India, Russia, China and other Asian countries. And Iceland, of all places. I’m not sure why that surprises me.Article contentArticle contentAnd now back to where we are now. We went to the Tupperville Community Hall Harvest Supper last Sunday. The place was buzzing. The food was really good, downhome style prepared by the community members. I go to see old friends and neighbours. It is a little hard to chat but seeing all those friendly faces and the little ones running around, livens up my life.Article contentAnother season passes by. And don’t forget the time change occurs Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.Article contentArticle contentAnne M. Crossman is a former journalist and media manager. She now does volunteer work in her community of Annapolis Royal and can be reached at acrossman2@gmail.com.Article content
ANNE M. CROSSMAN: Time change takes place Nov. 2
