For us Americans and others who still rely on the antiquated agricultural ritual of Daylight Savings Time, we “spring forward” this weekend. For the next few weeks, we’ll be rising in the morning dark once again. But as discouraging as it is to lose an hour, it’s a welcome reminder that spring is on its way, that sun and warmth are slowly, patiently creeping back into the world. After a long, bitter winter here on the east coast that’s tried our spirits, the thaw can’t come soon enough.
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