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
How are sundogs made? Magic!
I just spent a week in Portland for my daughter’s college graduation, staying in a favorite old inn on nearby Lake Oswego. Now, usually when I’m in that area, the…
How are sundogs made? Magic!
I just spent a week in Portland for my daughter’s college graduation, staying in a favorite old inn on nearby Lake Oswego. Now, usually when…
“Sacred is the prayer that asks for nothing,
While seeking to give thanks for every breath we take.”
~Prince, d. April 21, 2016
Prince could do it all—write, play (nearly…
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…
