cushy

Instead of lounging in a cushy, air-conditioned owner’s suite, Cole is in the dugout hours before showtime — a Disney-like archetype, his energy as vibrant as his layered, all-yellow suit, braving the afternoon heat.

Theatrical films have become “premium” experiences, defined by high-end formats, cushy seats, expanded concessions and exorbitant prices to match.

Would I have had the same drive if things had been cushy?

Some terminated their service unimpressively, an example being former President George W. Bush, who trained as a pilot but never saw combat and whose service ended in a cushy Air National Guard billet.

Experienced in its entirety, the landscape is a sensory mix of contrasts — warm sun and cool shade, keen color compositions and textural plantings, hard stone and cushy moss.