1. Only 25 percent of Americans said in a recent Gallup Poll that they are changing their summer vacation plans because of the Great Recession. Last year at this time, the number was significantly higher—36 percent. Here are other potentially uplifting polls and raw numbers.

2. A narrow majority of Americans—51 percent of us—report that we exercise at least three days a week, with 27 percent saying we exercise five days a week or more. Of course, this means that 49 percent do not exercise regularly. Off those couches, people!

3. Consumer spending increased in the week leading up to Memorial Day. Americans reported spending $73 per day last week, an increase of 20 percent over the previous week and 30 percent over the previous month. Gallup’s “Consumer Mood Index,” has leveled off, however, meaning that Americans are still unsure that the nation’s economy is truly back.

4. By nearly a 2-1 margin, Americans do not want congressional hearings in the CIA “enhanced interrogation” techniques. The poll was done by The New York Times and CBS News. The exact numbers were 62 percent opposed with 34 percent in favor. This is actually good news for both political parties: If Washington heeds the citizens’ desires, Republicans on Capitol Hill will not be forced to defend the last eight years—and Democrats can get on with the job of governing, which is more productive than wallowing in the past.

5. Finally, here’s a number that does America proud: 22. That’s the number of cities Bruce Springsteen is scheduled to play on his European tour, beginning May 30 in the Netherlands. With all due respect to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and the State Department’s fine diplomatic corps, our best ambassador is….Bruuuuuuce!