Rain skitters across the windowpanes. A promise of a good
day. Good for me because I enjoy the rain. The cloud-deluged sky necessitates a
lamp’s glow beside my favourite chair. Mornings as perfect as these are usually
the opening lines of a damn good mystery. Speaking of which, there’s certainly
time for a chapter or four from my current within-reach read before I move on
to morning tasks. In a comfy curl, I fan open the pages to the bookmark,
thankful for a good story, agreeable weather, and the coziness of this – my chair.
What constitutes an ideal chair, you might ask. To begin, it
must be firm but comfortable. Nothing so plush that you could sink deeper and deeper
into its cushion as you get further and further absorbed in your thriller. You are
unaware of this sorry predicament until book’s end when someone must pull you
to your feet. And beware of a cushion so lumpy that the relentless shifting of
your bottom is required to maintain blood flow.
Narrow, firmly padded armrests that are covered with an attractive
durable fabric are preferable to wide wooden armrests.
So much time is lost
looking for a coaster so that your hot teacup doesn’t mar the surface. And of course,
there’s no chance of that with the aforementioned padded armrests as they’re
too narrow to hold your cup in the first place. It’s common sense.
Have I mentioned a footrest? I should have started with this
mandatory requirement. You simply cannot sit for any length of time with your
feet on the floor. Unbeknownst to you, they could possibly be replaced by
balloons, or those prickly pins and needles, making it difficult to navigate
the kitchen for another cup of tea.
Also, a soft-to-the-touch throw adds to the favourite-chair
experience. It’s essential to have something lightweight but cozy. You might also
consider a small cushion. A versatile item you could use for your back, or your
lap to rest those epic novels that play hell with your wrists.
Though mentioned last, of most importance – if that chair is
to become a favourite – is that it must be positioned with a view to the
outdoors. Otherwise, how could you see the skittering of rain and looming black
clouds. The moods of nature inspire us.
Still unsure if you’ll recognize the perfect chair for you
and your needs. Just sit. There. Did you experience a spontaneous ‘ahhh’
moment? You have found Your Chair.
Phyllis, this is really good. I enjoyed it so much. Thanks for sharing it. Regards. Bob.
ReplyDeleteBob, I'm happy you took the time to drop by my blog for another read. I hope my readers check out your blog and experience your sense of humour. Have a great day!
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