Lots of people say they’d like to take a break from work. But precious few do. This site is for the doers and the dreamers. And anyone who’s caught in the work/life jungle and ready to hack a different path.

What’s the Big Idea?

Hi. I’m Kirk Horsted. Welcome to BreakAway–an amalgamation of opinions & ponderings on the provocative topic of Sabbaticals and Career Breaks. I emphatically believe that real people (like you!) can and should take these restorative breaks–and I’ve done a bunch of them myself to test the theory. Click What’s the Big Idea to read moreR

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FOTOFRIDAY: Crop Art Grows on You

Posted on: Friday, September 15th, 2023

Seed aficionados soak up the creations from Minnesota’s crop artistes. As we’ve said before, you see it all at the MN State Fair. That includes, of course, Crop Art, AKA Seed Art. You see a…

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FOTOFRIDAY: ALIENS…& Some Tall Green Humans Behind Them

From the Frontier Bar, on the Midway, MN State Fair. Highly recommended. People go to to the MN State Fair for the rides, the food, the animals, and the live…

Winter Couped-up Creativity…or Craziness?

What color are your eyes? BreakAway preaches the gospel of seeking and creating beauty wherever and whenever possible. Nature is often the best collaborator. And travel most always provides nonstop…

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FOTOFRIDAY: ALIENS…& Some Tall Green Humans Behind Them

From the Frontier Bar, on the Midway, MN State Fair. Highly recommended. People go to to the MN State Fair for the rides, the food, the animals, and the…

Surprise vacations? It’s a THING!

Point of no return? Or destiny of bliss? You don’t know where you’re going, for sure this time. Welcome to the world of mystery vacations! (Photo KH, Okoboji 8-23.)…