Doors Will Open: A Lead for Housing Appears

Posted On: October 9, 2008
Comments: No Responses As my family plans our BreakAway, the biggest obstacle still facing us is finding a shanty (or castle—ha!) to crash in after the first few weeks on St. John. We have a few possibilities in…

No Place to Call Home

Posted On: October 9, 2008
Comments: No Responses Brrr. Pout. Sigh. We’ve had some contact with folks who have houses, modest or otherwise, that we thought would be candidates for long-term rental. You see, most places rent by the week—and already have much…

What’s the Big Idea?

Posted On: September 16, 2008
Comments: 23 Responses 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…