I'm with Swicky on this one...

I was trying to explain Daylight Savings Time to Swicky, and failed miserably. She thought it was crazy. She's not wrong.

I just wanted that time back - an extra hour of sleep sounds like heaven, right now!



Still no mouse - maybe tomorrow? Maybe Tuesday?

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