Deep Chairness

Bundles of cash are being dumped into research to develop a designer desk chair that pampers our posteriors. All well and good. But Isaiah reminds us that when we need deep comfort, it's time to turn to the Designer.

[Interactive idea: Place a comfortable chair near the pulpit, in view of the congregation.]

Behold ... the chair.

The seat of success in our high-tech economy.

Right along with food, shelter, clothing, and high-speed Internet access, the chair is becoming one of life's necessities. With all the time we spend sitting these days - in front of a computer, a work station, a desk or a table - a comfortable chair is clearly a key to a quality existence.

[Take a seat in the chair.] It's got to be the right height. Gotta have good lumbar support. A top-grade cushion is nice, as are some armrests and a little rocking action. You want a comfy place to sit as you manipulate your computer mouse, keyboard, laser printer, scanner and the like. [Exit chair.]

But where do you go in your quest for
comfort?

Some folks are looking to a company called Herman Miller, a crafter of master seats. There's no comfy padding on their Aeron chair - just polyester mesh, woven into a unique design that is light,...