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
Just another beautiful sundown scene from warmer, better days.
ICE is in town raising hell. This week, an ICE agent shot a woman in Minneapolis. Some mourn, some cheer, all of us are hurting. On…
Just another beautiful sundown scene from warmer, better days.
ICE is in town raising hell. This week, an ICE agent shot a woman in Minneapolis. Some mourn, some cheer, all…
Sacred spaces come in all shapes and places…
Sutherland Park in Sioux City has made these pages before, because every time I’m home visiting the parents, I BreakAway daily to…
Marilyn Maye may be 97, but still mesmerizes crowds nationwide (and me, holding her hand) with her delightful songs, stories, and stage presence. (Photo date: 12-5-25)
BreakAway traditionally preaches…
Dude needs to learn to chill out someday…
Pardon us for being late to rave, er, reflect on International Relaxation Day. IRD (that’s right) happened last Friday, August 15.…
