Time

I need to talk to Einstein, or whoever happens to be the current expert on time. I'm pretty sure something's messed up in the grand scheme of things. Time appears to be speeding up. I think we should get our experts together and figure out a way slow it back down before it's too late.


When I was a kid, years were substantial things. Like a giant bridge that stretched out over the ocean. At its start in January it was impossible to see or even comprehend the other end. By October or November there was a vague sense that the journey across was nearing completion. Even so, those last months remained steady and true, refusing to rush to the finish. Now, it feels like the bridge is across a little creek and we're sprinting to the other side. Years just aren't what they used to be.


Once we get the experts together, I think they should also consider the "summer effect". While I have observed that time is speeding up in general, it seems to be even worse during the summer. They tell me this past summer was three months long but it felt more like three weeks to me. Definitely something they should look into.


So, experts, you have your work cut out for you. I'd appreciate it if you'd get this straightened out at your earliest convenience, preferably before December. I sense that I am already woefully late with my Christmas shopping.