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.
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
A goat’s head. Crabhouse menu. Beaded sunshine. They all came home with me from far away, and make my house a beloved museum of memories.
My property is packed with mementos from travels worldwide. Big…
I did it! After procrastinating for years, I finally pulled out an old anthem to accompany Dad’s choir on a sunny Sunday morning.
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Photo: Willie Nelson (a friend of Jimmy) & Family, Somerset, WI, 6-23-23
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For all its imperfections and controversies, Florida does have two things most states don’t: sunshine and warmth.
BreakAway is all about travel, getaways, free time, and ripping off the…