I love the artwork of Mary Engelbreit. I always have one of her calendars hanging on the wall in my study. This study also has a collection of her mugs, magnets, prints, books, and bookmarks. The print above is one of my all-time favorites. During a stressful time I can just picture myself in that chair and it takes me to a place I can rest and relax. Today was the first day after the last day of school. I still need to return in a week to do some tasks, but today was my day to spend in the comfort of my home. I relished the idea of when I woke up I didn't have anywhere to go. I sat on the deck and drank coffee leisurely. I didn't pay attention to time. I sat and finished reading a fluffy feel-good book. I reread writing I had done recently. I toured the gardens. I spent time with the dogs and cats. JEJ made me a comfort lunch of tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwich.
I could feel my body decompress as I spent the day doing what I wanted to do. I felt the kinks move out of my neck as I petted the cats. I felt renewed energy as I smelled the roses and admired the vegetable garden. 
As day moves to evening it looks like we may have a storm. JEJ just snapped this picture over Lake Roosevelt. I think I will go back to my chair on the deck with a glass of wine and enjoy the beauty of my surroundings. What a day to rest and relax.
