In a massive procrastination move the other day, I decided to rearrange my home office furniture and all the electronic equipment.  It was a very big job and only required the occasional request for help to reposition heavy furniture, so it was fairly successful.  I threw a lot of useless stuff away.

My son, perhaps the strongest and most fit person in the family, was AWOL during the entire process and arrived late at night to express his opinion.  After noting the improved flow, in which I had eliminated a 12 drawer dresser and downsized to a 4 drawer dresser to hold office supplies, he commented on the desk.

"That is one power desk!" he said.  First, yes it is.  It is massive and if I were a person comfortable working at a desk, I am sure it would be very useful.  I prefer to work in the recliner in the room, with seating space available for one cat in the seat area with me, though there have been times when a spare cat has adorned the top of the chair behind my head as well.  I have always carefullly positioned the printer/scanner/fax within reach of the recliner, plus all phones can be accessed as well.  How thoughtful!  My biggest problem is power cords.  I appear to be on life support in the recliiner, and whatever cat (of 4) is visiting needs to tuck in under wires and cables and planners at times.  They seem to understand; they keep coming back, over and over again, despite the aggravation.  Cats love electronics, and me.

After my son's comment, I went on to explain the concept of desk placement in an office. The occupant must always be able to see the door.  I believe this goes all the way back to Darwinism and survival of the fittest.  If you can't see the opponent as they approach, how will you prepare your defense?  Beyond that, the size and color of the desk is paramount.  Mine was a massive scuffed-up mahogany desk from the 1800's, I was told when I bought it at a yard sale for $25.00.  I swore I would have it refinished but never did.  One day I painted it flat black and what a difference that made!  Power indeed!

Here's the problem though.  Apparently back in the 1800's they did not use modern office chairs.  The chair opening for the desk is no more than 24" and I swear it is not more than 18".  I have an old bentwood oak chair as the desk chair there.  Do I need to further justify the recliner decision?

So my home office is now more functional, though still doorless.  It used to be the dining room - I swear I will get those doors, ignore the view, and be extraordinarily productive.  If now, if now, I could complete the taxes that prompted this office transformation, then that would be a coup indeed.  Look out IRS, my return will be coming to you soon, right after.....oh, nevermind.....  Where the heck is that stimulus payment?  Wait, I need to file the tax return, don't I?  I believe I have come full circle.  Circles are good.  As are multiples of three and not placing your bed opposite a mirror or under a beam.  Avoid northern light.  I'll get this all right one day and the living will be easy....even in real estate.