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: A Marvy Mini Music BreakAway

Posted on: Friday, April 19th, 2024

His name is Adam Weiner; his band is Low Cut Connie. And yes, I’m a shameless groupie who will go to great lengths (including Iowa) to see their shows. Do you have bands or entertainers…

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FOTOFRIDAY: Happy (?) Solstice!

This installment of the Snow Art Series is titled Solstice Rosy Sunshine. Why the (?) in Happy Solstice headline? Well, lotsa reasons, including that the day is DARK, the weather…

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FOTOFRIDAY: A Marvy Mini Music BreakAway

His name is Adam Weiner; his band is Low Cut Connie. And yes, I’m a shameless groupie who will go to great lengths (including Iowa) to see their shows.…

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Are we getting rusty at pursuing happiness? Yep. The younger you are, the more you feel your life is in the tank. WashPost, CBS News, and myriad media reported…