Live Small: Pt 2 The Titanic. Homework. Staycations.

[“Surging gas prices are likely to deter Canadians from making long car trips this summer, but most are still planning to get away, albeit closer to home...” May 18, London Free Press]

There are reasons why ‘staycation’ emits a negative vibe.

The word, a recent addition to reputable dictionaries everywhere, is linked to ‘recession’ and ‘the high price of gas.’ (And to scary family memories; see Pt 1.)

Other factors link staycation to the dark side of any word list.


["Will I pitch a tent beside The Annex?": photo GH]

In the news article quoted above, I read the following:

Tony Pollard, president of the Hotel Association of Canada, said... Of those saying they had no holiday plans, 49% cited financial difficulties, such as losing a job (42% cited high fuel costs as the reason for their lack of vacation plans).

It would be tough to drum up enthusiasm for a “let’s stay close to home” vacation after losing a job, wouldn’t it?

Besides the four factors listed (i.e., gas prices, recession, financial difficulties, mom and dad in a tent in your back yard), there may be other reasons too why staycation gives off a negative vibe.

However, in spite of those things, there are some positive things to be said about the staycation.

More to follow.

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Please click here to read Pt 1 The Titanic. Homework. Staycations.

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