When’s the last time you’ve been in a hammock?  I don’t mean the last time you sat in one with your feet on the ground.  I mean, really relaxed in one. It seems that they have stress-erasing abilities not found in many other pieces of furniture.  Just try one.  When you settle into it, you’ll see.  You’ll find yourself gently swaying, as the twisted rope or nylon of the hammock molds to your body as if it were made just for you.  The slow movement lulls you into submission, as you notice your surroundings like never before.   

Birds chirping?  Tranquil breezes blowing?  Blue, cloudless sky?  Were those things there a minute ago, you wonder?  Yes, but it sometimes takes a hammock to realize it.  They’re like magic.  They make you feel like you’re on a trip when you’re in your own backyard.  It’s hard to be irritable when you’re whiling away your afternoon in the serenity of a hammock (once you can master the art of getting into one). 

Think of the money you’ll save, too.  Instead of stressing out at the airport or driving to a vacation destination, you can kick back with a juicy novel and a refreshing drink, and transport yourself to the location of your choice, no matter where it is.  And just think, indoor plumbing is just steps away.