Hammock Time

Unsplash photo by Suyhei Inoue

 Tomorrow is National Hammock Day.  The most portable bed in the world is celebrated July 22 as the ultimate symbol of relaxation and leisure.

 I've been in a few hammocks in my life, but not long enough to sleep or even doze for a few minutes. It probably feels great but I would be concerned how to get out of one and land on my feet.

 Do you have a spot where you can find an uninterrupted hour of peace? 

 It could be the man cave, the backyard, or a favorite local park.

 For me, the seat on my bike provides peace, albeit in smaller chunks of time. It re-charges my battery to take in the world around me and feel my body efficiently move down the road or climb a hill. 

 Downhill isn't generally a place for that kind of quiet because if it has any descent at all, you better have all senses fully engaged.

 Almost 30 years ago I went to a get together with other agents in the insurance agency where we worked and one morning, found me on a boat with calm water, blue skies and a bald eagle in flight.

The nice thing about a hammock is you can tie it almost anywhere and drift into dreamland. Put up a picture on a wall where you live or work where you can stare at if for a few minutes of a mental vacation.

If there's room, save a hammock for me.