Rethinking vacation destinations

OK. Let’s move out in a slightly different direction. The First Family is currently wrapping up their first vacation out on famed Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and considering the stress of the presidency of the United States, we sincerely wish it was a relaxing and enjoyable time for the Obamas although with the death of Ted Kennedy it probably didn’t pan out quite as they hoped.

Now, having said that, we think they can do better than Martha’s Vineyard. Forgive us for thinking that the locale is a tad old school but for our young President and his family, it represents the very epitome of East Coast establishment and “business as usual”. And yes, the reach for the Kennedy/Camelot mystique thing appears forced and contrived, especially when President Obama has Hawai’i connections. We’re supposed to believe that President Obama would rather be lounging around on white Adirondack chairs, sipping martinis in a tweed jacket than boogie boarding with his two daughters in the Hawai’ian surf?

We realize there are basic logistic and security problems with some of the places we would prefer but that’s not going to stop us from soliciting suggestions from BwD nation for some alternative locales to be enjoyed by the First Family. The suggestion box is open.

P.S.We know it’s only a photograph – an instantaneous snapshot in time that may or may not reveal the larger narrative but doesn’t the picture kind of sum up the Obama’s first vacation.

The president is slumped at the shoulders and is wearing a wan smile. Hey, sorry about that, gang… I’ll make it up to everybody next year. The girls definitely don’t look happy to be returning and the First Lady…? Hijole! Dead Senator or not, I’m not tolerating any interrupted damn vacation next year, pal.