Researchers conclude that at roughly 5:32pm tomorrow, Phoenix will begin a rapid descent into darkness...

:)
Interestingly, I worked on a writing project regarding DST over the last two weeks. There's a petition to stop using standard time and use DST year-round. Being in Arizona, we don't do DST, and so I was kind of removed from the whole concept, but as I did my research, there are a lot of benefits to springing forward and staying there- reduced crime, fewer accidents, less depression, more economic activity, and so on. Plus, changing the clocks really messes with people and causes reduced productivity, more accidents, and a ton of economic losses. I think you're spot on with both your assessments. :)

I did not know all that just don't see the point in getting dark at 5:30....and before it is done it is dark at 4:30 here. Just no need.

Thanks to the knightly service of a certain someone, of course. ;)

I heard it's going to spread, like a blanket of darkness, and crawl its way across the country. :o

You were correct, it came and went away, but it once again is beginning to approach.

Sorcery! 

Oh, it's true. I've seen it happen with my own eyes. :o

Damn Irish. 
Wait a minute... I'm part Irish. O_o Maybe they will share it with me in a daily stipend or something. 

You're right. I've read that the musicians on the Titanic continued to play as the ship sunk. Maybe I'll just light a fire and make s'mores while the light gets sucked away. 

That work(ed).

My sources say 6:52, but close enough. ;)

It's coming for you next, bub. :o

  My sources indicate it's an eastwardly-moving phenomenon, bubette. Warn your relatives in Ireland and Poland. 
~ This post was edited by Randy D at November 5, 2017 9:35 PM MST

Oooh, well, I suppose anyone can call himself a researcher now. :o