Dear So and So

[OakLeaf]

Wikipedia has a well annotated review of the literature.

From a health standpoint, it's only the time shifts that are problematic. I'd be happy with "permanent" DST like some countries have (where clocks are set to read 1 PM at astronomical noon year round).

From an energy standpoint, there may have been clear savings when the practice was initiated during World War I, when the main use of electricity was household lighting. Nowadays, the evidence is mixed at best.

[Selkie]

I'd like DST to be permanent as well.

[sgtiger]

My internal clock takes a long time to reset, so I detest the time change. I don't care if we stay on standard or DST - just pick one and stay with it, I say!

[Crankin]

I love DST.
I hated being in AZ, where we didn't have it. It got dark so early, when it was nice out! Perhaps we should have had reverse DST, i.e., in the winter when it was decent weather, instead of in the summer.
I am so glad it starts in March now. It really has added a month onto the cycling season for me.

[Blueberry]

Dear world:

Thank you for taking care of me with the job situation. I adore my new job.

CA

(I won't post details on TE, but if anyone I know wants them, PM me).

[Suzie Green]

Dear Jeannie and Dave:

You are fabulous neighbors and we couldn't ask for anyone better to live next door to us. But the warm weather is coming and we wonder if you would mind closing your bedroom window during your twice-per-week night time escapades. You'd be surprised how well sound carries. I know that perhaps you're trying to prove to the world that 45 years of age is really the new 30, but my husband's jokes are sending me into fits of laughter and the occasional accident is slightly embarrassing.

[Becky]

Dear boss,

I cannot continue to carry this program by myself. I am so overwhelmed that it's no longer fun to be challenged, and the stress is beginning to spill over into my personal life. Oh, and I need a manager who actually helps me manage my workload, rather than just piling onto it. It's time for a new job, I think.


Dear MTB,

I'm sorry that I said I hated you and threatened to sell you yersterday. It was a bad ride, and I was already having a bad day (thinking about going back to work today). I'll make it up to you by finally naming you, and then maybe we'll head out to Fair Hill together- just us girls, no boys allowed.


Dear Grad School,

Shove it. I'm too stressed now to think about taking one more thing on. Maybe I'll take a grad-level continuing ed class this fall. It will be embarassing to tell people that I've changed my mind, but my sanity needs to come ahead of my ego.

[crazycanuck]

Dear Parents of child wandering the street I was cycling home on today,

Umm...last time I checked, a child under the age of 2 should not be wandering down the street half dressed without anyone with it Ummm...why did the child escape in the first place? Your very young child crossed a main road..twice The freeway on ramp is just metres up the road Helloooooooo..*knock* *knock*

Oh, that's right, you're too busy to notice the little sprocket doing a houdini trick. Perhaps you might want to put a lock on the torn front screen door or does someone have to come and hold your hand to explain it to you? You''re the reason I believe some people should not be allowed to breed. Perhaps while they're there explaining good parenting, they might want to tell you how to clean up the front of your house.

You're lucky I was paying attention & a local council worker just happened to be there. If i could figure out what social services department to call, i'd make a complaint.

Signed,
Confused & rather annoyed cyclist.

[redrhodie]

Dear Client,

Please don't send me your political email. We are not of the same mindset, and since this is a business relationship, it's really inappropriate. Also, since I've dreaded every project I've done for you, I'll be refusing any future requests.

Sincerely,
Your Jeweler

P.S. Your husband is a jerk.