PILLOWS FOR PEOPLE

Someone asks me the other day how many pillows I own.  This question is not intended for the in-use pillows.  This question is meant for the guest pillows.

The person who asks the question counts mentally then admits to having about a dozen extra pillows on hand for guests.  My friend, who is also involved in the conversation, mentally counts out loud and admits to having about eighteen.  Then, it's my turn.

"Well, let's see," I say to them all, "I have three pillows on my bed--"

"THREE?!"

"Yes, three in case I want to prop myself up and read in bed or maybe watch television," I explain.  "But," I continue, "I'm going to rearrange the room so the television is higher.  Then I'll only need the extra pillows for reading in bed." 

We all agree that my three bed pillows do not count as guest pillows, especially since I'd probably never give up any of my coveted bed pillows to a guest, regardless of how much I love that person.  I simply love my sleep (when it arrives) more. 

I start counting mentally, but it doesn't take long (no, not because I have no brain).  This is the easy part.  I have two guest pillows.  That's all.  Two. 

Of course, I have decorative pillows of various sizes: five in the living room, three in the den, and six on my bed (in addition to the three big pillows).  I suppose this means I have enough pillows should the army decide to quarter here at any point. 

I do have about fifty blankets, though.  You may not be able to rest your noggin, but you'll never go cold here, that's for darn sure. 

Now, if we want to start talking bolsters here, I'm sure I beat all of you on that one.