Archive for November, 2009
Taking Some Time to Relax
Like most high-powered corporate executives, I’m obligated to handle lots of responsibility on a daily basis. Some people in my position might have trouble sleeping at night – instead tossing and turning while thinking about the stressful days ahead. I’ve found that taking a break from the daily grind to do some introspecting can be a great source of stress relief. While some co-workers I know head to the golf course or a fancy restaurant, I prefer to head home to enjoy some time on the wooden porch swing with my wife.
Every now and then we’ll bring some books out on the deck and read in silence. Other times we’ll share an intimate conversation or make plans for the weekend. Still other times, it’s enough to just sit and relax while taking in the view of the woods in the distance. After a half hour or so, my batteries are completely recharged and I’m completely at peace with the world.
It’s Always Sunny in California
After living in towns on the Eastern seaboard for most of our lives, my wife and I finally retired and moved permanently to our vacation home in sunny California. While it was a bit tough leaving so many of our old friends and acquaintances back home in Philadelphia, the warm weather certainly helped to cure any sense of homesickness we might have had.
With the temperatures staying pleasant for most of the year in our neck of the woods, it would be a shame to waste the whole day inside. We’ve already hosted a number of garden parties in our backyard, for which the wood folding chairs came in handy. Their sturdy construction stands up to the elements, and it’s nice to be able to fold them up and bring them inside on occasion.