Had enough of His Orangeness? Overwrought with angst that the Republican nominee is spewing vitriol we would scold our middle schoolers for? That's why you need a Trump-free vacation.
First, turn off the TV in your home and crank up Bach. Nothing serves as an anecdote to ugliness as classical violin music. Second, go to Expedia and book your vacation. Here are some tips:
• Think remote islands, countries, and villages
• Think campgrounds, beaches, other natural settings
• Grab your passport, SPF 30, iPod, and best friend
Then turn your cell phone OFF, put a vacation message on your Gmail and work e-mail accounts, hire a cat sitter, water the plants and GO!
After a day away from the "news" about Trump, you'll be surprised by how much better you feel! No one is insulting anyone at the cabana. That eagle you spotted on your hike didn't call anyone a loser. Your boyfriend complimented you for your brilliance, and didn't insult you when you said you'd gained five pounds.
Take pictures. Wherever you are at - be it St. Maarten, Bora Bora, or the Appalachian Mountains. You can look back at your carefree, Trump-free self as you are once again overwhelmed by news of his ubiquitous, insidious presence.
Maybe, just maybe you'll even be so relaxed you can learn to laugh it off when you hear him snap at a reporter ("None of your business!"), insult the disabled, call women names, encourage violence and promote xenophobia.
This article was first published on Examiner.com, May 13, 2016 Photo: via Wikimedia Commons, Bora-Bora, by Arnaud 25, Dec. 15, 2015
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