Posted On: February 10, 2022
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For many, of late, life’s a b*tch—not a beach. The lucky ones get a sponsored BreakAway.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal published, “Sabbaticals are a Power Move in the Burnout Era,” and offered stats…
Posted On: December 17, 2021
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If you conquer fear, you can do dangerous things worry-free!
As I write this near St. Paul, news radio keeps telling us about yesterday’s weather records: Highest temperature; highest dewpoint; first December tornado(s); first December…
Posted On: September 14, 2021
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Hello Friends. Are you there? Maybe so, maybe not, because we may have lost subscribers due to a terrible tech snafu—not the Russians, not hackers, just one of those lamentable collapses that happens. Perhaps you’ve…
Posted On: May 21, 2021
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The turtles have had a rough run, but are slowly becoming optimistic.
Like this “Friday” post may be, the turtles were late. A long, dreary spring did little to inspire them to escape their hibernation.…
Posted On: February 8, 2021
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Most likely, today’s noted vagabonds will reside in fancier digs…
Trump Escapes to Mara Lago
The interns have been busy again, and joyfully bring us a fresh installment of BreakAways in the News that focuses…
Posted On: January 3, 2020
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Throughout the past week, a friend has been sending me pics of his Florida beach vacation. He knows my love of all things warm, watery and beachy. He also knows I am mostly stuck in…
Posted On: June 7, 2019
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Graduation brings much excitement, emotion, and exhaustion. That’s why I ducked in to Princeton University Chapel a few days ago—after events had ended and people were disappearing.
Posted On: February 13, 2017
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Time moseys on, though never fast enough in Minnesota winter. I’ve been “healing” from chemo and radiation for about two months, though the first few weeks were more “hell” than “heal.” I’ve been “home” from…
Posted On: January 8, 2017
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Yep, that’s a selfie. One of maybe 5 I’ve taken of myselfie. Ish. But my kids take lousy pics (of their dad) and still don’t do what they’re told, so what’s a guy to do?…
Posted On: August 15, 2016
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Today, (August 15) is National Relaxation Day. I hope this doesn’t mean we can only relax one day per year!
It’s been a great summer. Is there any other kind? Never mind that this blogger…
