Posted On: June 26, 2024
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Welcome to Okoboji (Iowa), a legendary chain of lakes known for deep blue water, relaxation, and (frankly), outsized fun. A terrible flood is happening there. But for these girls, the party must go on…
I’ve…
Posted On: May 10, 2024
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There it is, hiding center-right—one of the most famous houses in the world.
After a light winter—for both weather and travel—I recently escaped to San Fran and Carmel where some parties, friends, and even my…
Posted On: March 25, 2024
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Are we getting rusty at pursuing happiness? Yep. The younger you are, the more you feel your life is in the tank.
WashPost, CBS News, and myriad media reported last week on the 2024 World…
Posted On: December 22, 2023
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This installment of the Snow Art Series is titled Solstice Rosy Sunshine.
Why the (?) in Happy Solstice headline? Well, lotsa reasons, including that the day is DARK, the weather can be frightful, and it…
Posted On: November 17, 2023
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Punny or not…No season brings deeper or more colorful reflections than fall.
Fall is a great time to travel—a ‘shoulder season’ when the tourists are usually back home yet the tourism bizzes are still humming…
Posted On: September 15, 2023
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Seed aficionados soak up the creations from Minnesota’s crop artistes.
As we’ve said before, you see it all at the MN State Fair. That includes, of course, Crop Art, AKA Seed Art. You see a…
Posted On: August 18, 2023
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Egrets? I’ve had a few. But few as lovely as this mesmerizing visitor last Sunday…
Like watching or listening to birds? Just do it! Articles keep flying around telling us that doing so reduces stress,…
Posted On: February 24, 2023
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What color are your eyes?
BreakAway preaches the gospel of seeking and creating beauty wherever and whenever possible. Nature is often the best collaborator. And travel most always provides nonstop inspiration and eye-opening moments.
Having…
Posted On: December 15, 2022
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Dark daze ahead? Probably. So take that trip sooner than later.
Many times, when someone returns from vakay or BreakAway, I’ve asked the cliché question, “So what was the best part about __________?” Usually, the…
Posted On: October 27, 2022
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Extremes are hot these days—as in climate change, political divides, and BreakAway photo exhibits. Please take a glance at the lovely new photo pairing in the carousel above. Today we add another pair of opposites…
