The Midday Kip

The whole world seems constantly to be in a rush these days. Everyone's
diary is filled to capacity, and secretaries respond to requests for meetings with their bosses by saying.. " I'm sorry he has back to back meetings.." Unless they are entertaining, or being entertained people
increasingly have a smash-and-grab sandwich or anything that can be consumed on-the-move.

It's all high pressure and hurry hurry hurry but I think they knew a thing or two in the Mediterranean countries when siesta was still an institution. Everyone went home for lunch and then had a nap before taking on the second half of the day. Very civilized. I have always believed in this and have been an ardent midday napper all my life. The stress management benefits and the pure pleasure of a short middle-of-the-day break should be institutionalized everywhere! We could save the world.