Last summer, we went to Italy, totally trashing our vacation budget for maybe the next millenium. So this week, we’re having a stay at home vacation. Since we live in a coastal resort area - in the cheapest house in town, mind you - it’s pretty easy to do. After all, many people come here for vacation.

How to make a stay at home vacation worthwhile? One word. Embellish.

That’s where Trust Fund Fantasy comes in. You have to believe that you’re choosing to stay home.

The Rules of Trust Fund Fantasy

• Believe you’ll never have to go back to work. Ever.
• Spend little money. Rich people are notoriously cheap.
• Dress avant-garde - which for me is in the oldest clothes possible. The picture above is my “clam-man” outfit. It’s a very sophisticated look, don’t you think?.
• Don’t wear socks. Wear a hat.
• Have a dog, preferably of an unusual breed.

And finally, remember, it only works if you stay in character.

Now, we’re off to a free outdoor jazz concert downtown with our chicken sandwiches and cucumbers.

What did you do for your summer vacation?

Related Reading:

Just for fun, Level II, 2d reader, (Developmental reading series)

A Year of Fun Just for Two's (Year of Fun)

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