Brain & DST

I read that the Senate just passed a bill to stop changing the time twice a year in the USA. I dread going through several days of mental upheaval twice a year—almost like a type of mild Jet Lag. I hope the House passes the bill, too. How did we get into this mess anyway?

 My understanding is that the USA adopted Daylight Saving Time (DST) in 1918 during the World War 1 (a year after Australia and Newfoundland Canada did in 1917). The idea was that it would save electricity and fuel to have more daylight at the end of the day instead of following the sun exactly. In 1920 the USA changed back to Standard time. Since then, there have been multiple changes with some parts of the country choosing not to follow the changes at all. I have no strong opinion about which is better—although I do appreciate an extra hour of sunlight so children have more play time after school, and it may be a bit safer to go out for a walk. I, too, dislike the twice-yearly changes. We’ll have to wait and see what the House decides. Write your congressman and express your views.

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