
Sunset Comes at Four Now
The clocks went back, so the whole Friday afternoon moves earlier, and the candles are the one thing that cannot.

November 4, 2026 · 3 min
Napkins folded, cups counted and the good plates down, with two small helpers who have opinions.
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The clocks went back, so the whole Friday afternoon moves earlier, and the candles are the one thing that cannot.

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The preserved lemons are ready to go into Friday’s stew, and here is what the jar looks like now.