Monday, March 11, 2019

Sleepy Time

A couple of weeks, I told you about my purchase of one of those 20 pound blankets, in an effort to improve sleep quality.

So, how is it going?

I really haven't noticed much of a difference.  After being under that blanket for several minutes, you really don't notice the weight.  It was great on those recent cold nights because they really seal in the heat.

Sleep better or worse?  Neither.

It was a grand experiment, and it will continue until hot weather arrives.

Speaking of sleep, there is another move in New York City to push the start of the high school day to 8:30 AM because the kids are too tired.  Proponents say they have the statistical and scientific data to back it up.

That's all well and good.  I still believe we have to prepare kids for real world jobs, and that includes getting up early.  We'd be better off if we stopped cramming their lives with after school activities of little significance, and get them to bed earlier.