
photo by Chandra
Hail the snuggly, comfy, fabulous and relaxing afternoon nap; that rejuvenating miracle I’ve indulged in since email came along. I toss off my shoes, puff up my pillow, crawl under my soft covers, and — ahhhh. What does email have to do with it, you ask? Listen up, email changed my life!
Years ago I worked for a local newspaper. I appeared at their offices every weekday morning, wrote on whatever subject the editor told me to, even — twice a year — fashion.

If we met, you’d know it was kind of hilarious
(If we met, you’d know why that was kind of hilarious.) However, I’d long ago been taught a good writer can write about anything, so I managed to think of something to write on the subject.

By afternoon, my brain is barely functional
I’m an early morning person. By mid-afternoon my brain is barely functional. A nearby cafe, opened for breakfast and lunch, closed at 3 p.m. Each day at 2:30, you’d find me there buying a cappuccino.
Fueled on caffeine, I managed to survive the rest of the afternoon. (Friend Hans once added up how much I spent on those cappuccinos per year. It was a shock.)

How much I spent on cappuccinos was a shock!
Later, writing from home for several newspapers, I could email my articles to the editors. As long as I met deadlines, no one cared that I crawled into my bed after lunch

No one cared that I crawled into my bed after lunch
to do what brilliant people in many countries do — take a nap. My eyes, tired of looking at my computer screen, delighted in this indulgence which, in time, became a necessity. It doesn’t even matter if I sleep or not. I close my eyes, listen to the radio, and R-E-S-T. I’ve renamed my daily snooze. It is now referred to as my ‘beauty nap’.

I’ve become more beautiful
I declare to anyone who will listen to my insanity that I’ve become more beautiful than ever.
I once asked my doctor about my naps. He heartily approved!

He heartily approved
Is a nap for everyone? Maybe not, but I recommend it highly, and if aging gives one any wisdom at all, just maybe I’ve accumulated a little along the way. (Ahem!) If you decide to try for yourself, let me know how it goes.
He!he! I like this. Its just that I think those naps are keeping me fat …. those restful afternoon naps.
Happy Palm Sunday , Muriel. I got some palm leaves from church today.
Cheers,
Grace
Hey Grace: Naps don’t make you fat, they make you beautiful! Happy holiday. Stay well and enjoy. Muriel
Oh, naps are an essential part of life, not a luxury. I don’t think of napping, I just doze off on summer afternoons and wake up 20 mins later, ready to teach or do some other work. Winter naps are rare. As for becoming fat, I believe that some people like me put on weight by just breathing. So I nap without guilt. 😂😴😴😴
I agree with you totally Jaya: Naps don’t make you gain weight, they make you happy! As for gaining weight, I even avoid LOOKING at bakery display windows. I think I gain weight just by looking. Muriel
Hi Muriel. I read an essay recently in which the author says that there should be an Olympic event called Advanced Afternoon Napping. He thinks he probably would win a medal. See you!
Neil
Hurrah! At last a sport I have a chance to excel in. Chuckle. Muriel
You’ve given me an idea, Muriel! I’ll try afternoon naps…whatever works, right?
P.S. I always enjoy your blog posts, and love your sense of humour!
I expect you will be even more beautiful as a result Val: Good luck and happy afternoon snoozes.