The Me-Not-You Chair

Not even the family dog would dare sniff the Me-Not-You chair. It is reserved by one--and only one--member of the household. Everyone knows who.

"So what if the rest of the house is traditional. I am not."

The Me-Not-You Chair was not placed in a welcoming spot. Guests immediately sense this. They shift their feet and size up the room for a more inviting alternative, one designated just for those who come and then later go.

Go. Do not sit. Not in the Me-Not-You Chair. Its seat has been customized by years of perpetual sitting. By the Me in the household, not the You. And that includes dogs and guests.

Perhaps there's room for You on the floor. Try the lotus position. Or roll over on your back. Maybe someone will scratch your tummy.