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Some of our readers will do well enough to expend cash on places like Disney World, Vail, Broadway, or even abroad for their vacations. At home, a more modest getaway may be the only outlet for the small business owner.

Believe it or not, the Feds can help you find something to do on vacation. For example, the cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington DC this week, one of the nicest times of year to visit the Nation's Capital.

The trees are in bloom only for a couple of weeks. As a vacation option, DC's attractions are just one of many the government offers. Their USA.gov team dropped us a note to remind us of the recreation and tourism choices Uncle Sam provides.

Though the idea of an annual pass may cause derisive chuckles among small business owners ("What, more than one vacation in a year?" I know I laughed at that idea; this ain't Europe), those whose businesses have enough coverage to permit some extra time in nature may want to spring for it.

Our Jason Lee Miller took a derisive look at a New York Times story about the stress of blogging. Jobs of all kinds cause stress. That stress could have fatal consequences, and for families of a small business owner, the problems will spill over to them rapidly.

The continued well-being of many small businesses depends on their owners. A vacation may seem like a radical idea, but how much work can one get done if overwhelmed by stress without a break? There's only so much a daily low-dose aspirin does for one's health; a rested owner should be much more productive than one who's being grinded down each day.