Politicians have been trying to “lock the clock” for decades. The US Senate even passed a bill in 2026 called the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent. It then died in the House, because, well, government.
Some places have already quit. Hawaii and most of Arizona don’t observe DST. Neither do Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. They’re living the dream, folks. No clock-changing drama, just steady, boring, reliable time.
The rest of us? We’re stuck in a time-loop of confusion, but at least we’re confused together. Misery loves company, and so do mis-set microwaves.
My Take: Embrace the Weirdness
Look, we can’t stop the clock from going back any more than we can stop your uncle from telling the same joke at Thanksgiving. But we can choose how we react.
So this year, instead of grumbling, lean into it. Use that extra hour for something silly. Read a comic book. Bake cookies. Call a friend you’ve been ignoring. Stare at the wall and think about the meaning of time itself.
Because here’s the uplifting truth: the clock going back is a gentle reminder that time is flexible, life is weird, and we’re all just trying to get through the day—preferably with a little more sleep and a little less caffeine guilt.
Enjoy your extra hour. You earned it. And if you forget to change the clock in your car? Don’t worry. It gives you an excuse to be fashionably late.
Now go set your watch, hug your grumpy cat, and remember: spring is just a few short, dark months away.
