Posted On: May 27, 2009
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Think everyone who’s anyone is blogging, tweeting, and FBing for the whole world to see? Think again. Fast Company follows their “100 Most Creative People in Business” list, and finds that only roughly a quarter…
Posted On: May 21, 2009
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This brilliant, short commentary by Jim Shea suggests that Unplugging (one of this blog’s favorite recommendations) is not alive and well. Rather, work trends continue to move toward the 24/7 model, thanks to technology. We…
Posted On: April 20, 2009
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We here at Breakaway recommend that people unplug more, and plug into screens less. Go outside. Plant a tree. Ride a bike. While that may seem oxymoronic from a blog, the key word (yet again)…
Posted On: March 16, 2009
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Arthur Rosenfeld blogs for one of the bigs, the HuffingtonPost, and does turns as a novelist, philosopher, and martial arts instructor. With demands like that, you’d guess he’s pretty plugged-in. Guess again: He can take…
Posted On: February 22, 2009
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When planning this Sabbatical, I initially proposed that we go somewhere remote and take a tech break—no TV, computers, or pods/games. That idea proved to be unrealistic, what with work, communication, and building this website. …
Posted On: January 17, 2009
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Insects and infections. Noisy nights and strange neighbors. Hyper dogs and bored offspring who don’t yet understand “Island Time.” Not nasty enough? Okay: Rude dude choking his chicken in the bushes below our balcony; hostile…
Posted On: January 3, 2009
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There must be other places as beautiful as St. John, USVI. And if there are, I sure hope to see them before my travels cease. Meanwhile, leaving is not easy. The packing and practicalities stink,…
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 22, 2008
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Call me crazy. Call me foolish. But I could stare at the sea, sunflakes, and sailboats till bedtime. That’s why I’m here.
Staring at the sea...even better than TV.
And although the digitalia get plenty…
Posted On: November 23, 2008
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Oh jeez. Looks like Santa’s going to be a bit of a Grinch this X-mas, among other signs of the times…
88% will spend the same or less on gifts
83% will buy more items…
