Things within easy reach

Jordana....I don’t consider it laziness just good sense to have things to hand...having just come home from walking 2 miles to the gym...swimming 40 lengths...and walking the 2 miles home vis Sainsbury’s to do bit of shopping I don’t consider myself lazy ,as I sit surrounded by my ‘stuff’.

Elrel - a woman after my own heart. I must remember that carrier back tactic!

I guess hubby and I are not alone then in keeping things within easy reach of "our" chairs and not lazy either. Which brings me to another question - if you have your own chair, can you take a moment to observe if it faces a door or window? I read an article ages ago where a psychologist states that a woman sits where she can either face a door or window. Reason being that she looks for a means of escape for her and the family if danger is imminent

Not quite the same thing, but I have devised a useful improvement.
We bought adjustable beds, but they bring you forward when you sit up, and put the bedside cabinet out of reach.
I got my sil to cut me a piece of board which fits on the inside rim of the top drawer. (Could have done it myself, but didn't have a saw!)
Two strips of beading underneath hold it steady, and it's perfect to hold cups of tea etc.
I use the drawer for medicines which are best kept out of sight, till the lid is lifted.