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 15, 2008
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It’s dang cold and snowy here. That makes escaping to warmth more inviting, but also complicates the daily grind and last-minute errand runs. Two days before take-off. HELP! I’d like to fall on the floor…
Posted On: November 9, 2008
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The short answer: It appears the Sabbatical schedule is taking shape. Let me tell you where we’re going (though we’ll probably end up someplace else…)
St. John
St. Vincent
Bequia
Grenada & the Grenadine Islands…
Posted On: October 20, 2008
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San Juan, Puerto Rico: The best place to fly home from.
$206: The per-person cost of a one-way ticket on Delta from San Juan. Cheap cheap!
Today: The day we decided on a date and…
Posted On: October 15, 2008
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The good news was: We were close on a lead for a nice house in Dominica, an island we’ve never visited but are curious about.
The bad news is: It’s off. PSYCHE!
It was fun…
Posted On: October 9, 2008
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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…
Posted On: September 23, 2008
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We’re in Countdown Mode now. Less than three months, and we’re not having fun yet.
What happened? Countless obstacles (a.k.a. Big Butts) appear in your path when planning a Big Break. Duh!?! I’ll not list…
Posted On: September 17, 2008
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Hello, World.
Please be kind. For some of us, this sort of exhibitionism is un-natural.
“This” is my blog—a word that always sounds to me like a three-dimensional burp. A noise your body makes when…
Posted On: September 16, 2008
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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…
