I hate the getting dark early too. I would move the clocks back even more in winter. Who cares if the sun rise is at Noon ?
BTW: Why do retirees get a watch from their companies. Don't they know retirees don't really care what time it is.
They give you a watch because they want to remind you that you don't have much time left. Use your time wisely. Frankly, I think it's kind of cruel reminder you're running out of time! I didn't get a watch...I think they gave me a clock for setting on a desk. They must have thought I wasn't leaving the house.