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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Top Doc Says SM Putting Kids @ Risk!

Posted on: Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

Skip the Apple store and ditch the iPhones. Take your kids fishing, swimming, hiking, singing, gardening…  Seems like this story should be older than dial phones by now. Still, when a ‘public advisory’ hit Tuesday…

Twittering Away

SoulTrain

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…

D-Day Clock; Long Covid; Living P2P

Have we entered dystopian times? This skull—and some other sources—seem to think so. BreakAways in the News (BITN) is back after a short sabbatical. Thanks for your patience… The interns…

Sabbatical Shuffle

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…

D-Day Clock; Long Covid; Living P2P

Have we entered dystopian times? This skull—and some other sources—seem to think so. BreakAways in the News (BITN) is back after a short sabbatical. Thanks for your patience… The…