Five Benefits of Waking up Really, Really Early

We know what the early bird gets. But who wants a worm? Here are five reasons to join The Aristocracy of The Early.

The robins are at it in my backyard by dawn’s early light, yanking earthworms up and gobbling them down. After that, they take a drink from the birdbath and then crap in the water. They may get the worm, but they are not a good example.

Like our avian alarm clocks—Robins make a racket!—I too like to rise with sun, and not to yank breakfast out of the soil. I have other ways to make the most of morning, including…

1. Using all the hot water. Everything has a limit, including our hot water heater. Leaving bed first is a distinct advantage.