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DST

We are adjusting to the new time thing. It is not just a matter of light and dark; although that is enough to consider. Not to complain, of course. The idea of a longer twilight and a not-hot morning is just perfect for the desert. No. The problem is more dealing with time adjustments. First we have to remember how many clocks we have in the house (17 counting Woodie LeBaron which is unsettable and not counting John's many wristwatches) With the clock-timers on the sprinklers and pool, we have to rethink the settings because some things happen with the sun and not the time; solar heat, afternoon sprinkler best time. So we have to adjust two things. Blah blah. At least the computers adjust themselves!

Then there is adjusting the people and the dog. Franklin is ready for his walk at 1630 hours. Now, that means that we would be going out in direct sun. Not good. In direct sun, a pooch needs frequent lie-downs in the cool wet grass; and then, once relaxed, it is time for some rolling around and, if you can seduce them, some serious belly rubbing from the walkers. We avoid direct sun walks; they take too long and we lose our aerobics in dog play. So. It is not simply 'go to 1730 hours"; no. While we are adjusting to the simplicity of DST, we are also faced with a lengthening day. It is now still sunny at 1730. And, we eat at 1800. Not good for a one hour walk.

So here is the deal. The afternoon walk is now on it's summer schedule; postponed to after dinner or 1830; four hours after the time we have been going since this goddam time thing ended in October. From a dog's point of view this is an out of mean/average two hour delay. There is pouting, pacing, false starts at open doors, and do not even think about taking out a jacket. He is ready. Two hours of readiness

But, it will all work out. Even as I type, he is out chasing some birds in the bougainvillea and it is 17:11 hours. Not a sign of impatience. Change is accepted. Serenity returns.

Now. What do we do with the humans who are still having sleep problems?