I’ve always shunned La-Z-Boy recliners. They’re ugly, tacky, clunky and cheesy – the iconic accessory for dreary, uninspiring life in the suburbs.
Well, now we live in the suburbs. And after remodeling his living room, our next-door neighbor gave us a big, old leather Green Monster (pictured here). It might make a nice accompaniment to our television and dedicated beer fridge in our finished basement and playroom.
The verdict? La-Z-Boy recliners rock! It’s comfortable – it conforms to me! It’s perfect for kicking back with a few Heinekens while catching up on TiVoed episodes of The Daily Show, South Park and Cops.
As my cousin Smoke underscored, “you’ll never get out of it again! Teach Julian how to bring you beers and food and you only get up for bathroom run!” He’s right.
My La-Z-Boy is my new throne. I am a king now.
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You know that getting a La Z Boy, even if it was given to you, is the first step of middle age. Have you started looking for minivans yet?
Actually, we started thinking about minivans because we have two kids in
diapers. We’re not that far off considering we bought a Subaru Forrester in
2007 — but even it’s tight when we pack both kids and a weekend full of
clothes, baby supplies and strollers. Everyone told me the Forrester was a
“chick” car, but it’s really a parent-mobile. To my credit and manhood, I
still have my 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport, in black, with leopard-skin seats
and over-sized tires. We use that as the date-night mobile.
To my chagrin, I just found out that “Middle Age” is 34-55.
So what are you when you reach 55? Old?
THAT'S NOT FAIR.
can i have one? although i am young for it,i am just eager to have.