"Come and play"

This morning I was going through a pile of things that had gathered on the table. I was looking for a bill that was coming due, so decided that while I was looking for it, I might as well toss most of what had gathered in the pile. I found a couple of brochures of a particular mountain resort area we plan to visit. This is what the brochure said:

"With the day's first steaming mug of fresh coffee in hand, you step out onto your deck and survey the endless ridges of mountain peaks rising over mist-filled valleys. The morning breeze dances through the pines and whispers, "Come and Play."

Now the irony of this was that I was sitting on my deck, with a steaming mug of coffee, staring up our of our valley, watching the sunrise. If I am fortunate enough to be home in the morning, this is where I spend my first hours. So, why was I going away to another state to do what I can do here at home? We are getting together with family from another state, so this is the main reason for the trip. However what got me thinking was this: while I do spend my mornings on the deck whenever possible, I rarely accept the invitation to "come and play" unless I leave town to do so. There is work calling around every corner of the property. I promised myself I would play this summer. I have done a little play, but I think I need to intentionally schedule in more - on a regular basis - not just during trips.

Play is good for the soul.

While the cabin brochure seemed to offer many things that we enjoy here (lucky us), there was one thing that the resort offered that I do need to look into...a "courteous and friendly staff." Just how DOES that work?