Ten minutes to write. Less time to read.

Today is the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight, not in terms of length. In length, all days are the same.

Still, when Earl and I discussed this, he was eager to turn the calendar corner and enjoy the approximate 45 seconds of additional sunlight in the morning and the evening that will ensue. And . . . it’s cumulative.

I appreciate Earl’s rational for longer days – school children won’t be standing at the corner for the bus in darkness, runners will be more visible in the morning – and I like that the sun will rise earlier. My philosphy has always been that I needn’t get out of bed before it.

At the same time, I suspect that we won’t really see a calculable difference for a couple months. So, Earl, keep the faith.