Posted On: January 11, 2009
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One Mission for this Breakaway is to seek out work/life hackers—inspirational role models making up their own rules. Like Sue and Sean, proprietors of the delightful Donkey Diner on St. John. He excelled in molecular…
Posted On: January 6, 2009
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Thanks to a day-long tour with a wise driver, a guided walk through the Botanical Gardens, and random chatter with loquacious locals, the SV green (and other countless colors) took on new meaning. They instinctively…
Posted On: January 1, 2009
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Spaghetti dinner with friends was fun, but nobody wanted to stay up to see the years collide. Except the kids, of course. But they need sleep. I don’t. So by 11, this modest house party…
Posted On: December 29, 2008
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As Vice President of Shirkery for makeyourbreakaway.com and 2 Heads, one of my top career–and continuing education–goals is to perfect the art and practice of leisure. And to pass it on. Fortunately, I’m not alone.…
Posted On: December 25, 2008
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Untraditional Christmas cactus in full bloom.
“Traditional” does not describe this Christmas Day. But meaningful? Oh yes. Going somewhere new forces you to see things in a new way, while also making memories more alive…
Posted On: December 21, 2008
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Like so many migratory creatures before us, we’ve fled the north and headed south. There are many benefits to this shift, of course, but the one I am appreciating most today is the extended daylight—a…
Posted On: December 19, 2008
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As anyone who travels knows, you can meet the most interesting people when you BreakAway from your daily grind. Today’s proof arrived in the form of Bob & Jen Westerfield.
While beaching at scenic Trunk…
Posted On: December 2, 2008
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In the old days, people were allowed to use a lot of commas, and they wrote some pretty cool stuff, especially this dude, who also wrote that bit about history repeating itself, but we’ll not…
Posted On: November 11, 2008
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Check it out! This guru and travel agent for the BreakAway-bound is offering discounts to those who lost their jobs! He’s talking with HR departments to help tend to the soon-jobless.
He’s preaching the virtues…
Posted On: November 10, 2008
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Now here’s a fascinating article. In short, a recent survey found that young people (15-25) say they are more spiritual than ever:
“93 percent of the young people surveyed believe there is a spiritual aspect…
