Katie: Lovely day for deck chairs.
Eloise: Absolutely. As a wordsmith, do you know the origin of the word deck chair? Something to do with ships or boardwalks maybe?
Katie: I read somewhere they were originally called "steamboat chairs" from the era of steamships. Over time, it evolved into "deck chair".
Eloise: Fascinating! Nautical. Do you know when these chairs were first used?
Katie: Egypt and Greece I believe. They used similar chairs for outdoor seating, especially during gatherings and leisure time. But it was during the Victorian era that deck chairs became popular in Europe. They were a symbol of luxury and comfort during seaside vacations.
Eloise: That makes sense. Portable they are, too. Move to the sun for Vitamin D, and shade to avoid sunburn.
Katie: Collapsible design and lightweight materials. Perfect for unwinding with a good book.
Eloise: Sorry. You were wanting to read?
Katie: No, no. People arrive, I chat. People go, I read. I do words, spoken, or written.
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Voice-over
In a summer of successive heat waves, under the trees with an iced tea portrays prudence. Clinking of ice in tea glasses.
