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Graduation, Dating, Engagements, Weddings, Births & Obituaries

November 2, 2026
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“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.”

— George Santayana

“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

— Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, trans. Constance Garnett



‘In the end, it is character that decides . things, not intellect alone.’ (C.P. Snow, ‘The Masters’, 1951)


Michigan State University

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Weddings

 



Nine years later and first day as husband and wife they got to finally sneak a kiss in one of the first places they ever passed notes

Hun School Of Princeton

“…I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” –W.B. Yeats | ‘He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven’

“Nature’s Masterpiece”

Several colleges and universities have “kissing benches” or similar traditions tied to romance on campus.

Michigan State University Beaumont Tower: Nick and Myra Kanillopoulos

Syracuse University. Kissing Bench: This bench on the Quad is steeped in tradition. Legend has it that if a couple kisses on the bench, they will eventually marry. Conversely, if a single person sits there alone, they risk staying single forever.

University of Idaho.  Hello Walk and Kissing Rock: While not a bench, this area on campus features a large rock where students have historically kissed. It’s a romantic tradition for couples at the university.

Florida State University Kissing Bench

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Clemson University Lover’s Lane

Illinois State University

University of Cambridge: St. John’s College Bridge of Sighs

University of Oxford: The Bridge of Sighs

University of Bath Somerset County: Sham Castle

Weddings

Evensong “The Parting Glass”

November 1, 2026
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Of all the money that e’er I had,
I spent it in good company.
And all the harm that e’er I’ve done,
Alas, it was to none but me.

And all I’ve done for want of wit,
To memory now I can’t recall.
So fill to me the parting glass,
Good night and joy be with you all.

Beef Stew

November 1, 2026
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Beef Stew - Spend Smart Eat Smart

Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing


“CyTown”

 

Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 1, 2026
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North American Time Zone Map

Standard Time Act of 1918 | 18th November 1883 “The Day of Two Noons”

Donkey Years

University of Washington: Permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to at least 2B more dark commutes to school for US children

Homage to Salvador Dalí’s famous painting “The Persistence of Memory (1931)”

The time shift results in sunrise and sunset occurring approximately one hour later on the clock than the day before, providing more daylight in the evening and less in the morning.

Start Date
: Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2026. This is the second Sunday in March, following the schedule established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Time Change: At 2:00 a.m. local standard time, clocks are set forward one hour to 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. This is often referred to as “springing forward.”
Geographic Scope: Most of the United States observes DST, except for Hawaii and most of Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation, which does observe DST).  U.S. territories such as American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands do not participate in DST.
Legal Basis: The rules are governed by the Uniform Time Act of 1966, as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the implementation, while states and territories have the option to opt out of DST but cannot independently choose to make it permanent without federal approval.

Time is the devourer of all things. - Ovid


Superseded: Daylight Saving Time Rules

“Time After Time” 1947 Frank Sinatra

Indiana University | Monroe County

“Time After Time (Cindy Lauper Cover) | University of Delaware

https://youtu.be/bgcZjADSRTk?si=mwbvNFphUOSbKkHG

University of Wisconsin Eau Clair

The U.S. power grid operates on a synchronized frequency of 60 Hz, maintained across three major interconnections: Eastern, Western, and Texas. During the Daylight Saving Time (DST) switch—typically at 2:00 AM local time on the second Sunday in March (spring forward) or the first Sunday in November (fall back)—the grid’s synchronization is unaffected because it relies on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), not local time. Grid operators, coordinated by entities like the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), ensure frequency stability through automatic generation control (AGC) systems, which adjust power output to match demand in real time.

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The DST shift doesn’t disrupt this process. When clocks spring forward (e.g., 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM), demand may briefly drop as human activity adjusts, but AGC systems respond instantly, balancing generation and load. In the fall, when clocks fall back (e.g., 2:00 AM repeats), a temporary demand spike might occur, but the grid’s inertial stability—provided by large rotating generators—and real-time monitoring prevent desynchronization. Operators may pre-schedule minor adjustments, but the system’s design, rooted in UTC-based frequency regulation, ensures seamless operation. Thus, while local time shifts, the grid’s 60 Hz hum remains steady across the transition.

Campus Clocks

Earliest Coffee

November 1, 2026
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ANN ARBOR WEATHER

Michigan Central | Active Construction Projects

The former Ulrich’s Bookstore* operates interstitially on Central Campus in the South University commercial district.

Opens 6 AM most days for the University Grounds Crews and construction contractors starting before the heat arrives.

Coffee

Morning Waters

The Leisure Experiment

South University Commercial District

Construction Site Safety


* It happened slowly, then all at once…

The quiet eclipse of Washtenaw’s Swabian roots by the University’s borderless ambition

The Chough Café

November 1, 2026
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Memorial Union Terrace

November 1, 2026
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“I pledge allegiance to the flag…”

November 1, 2026
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“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

1954 — current version, per 4 U.S.C. § 4

Flags

 

Flagpoles

 

The University of Michigan

 

 

 

North Quadrangle Courtyard

November 1, 2026
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Outdoor Spots to Study in While It’s Still Nice Out | University of Michigan Office of Undergraduate Admissions

The Garden Café

November 1, 2026
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