Posted On: February 20, 2009
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When your BreakAway takes you far from your native habitat, some remarkable things happen: Your senses re-awaken. You notice things. And you find grinspiration in the strangest of places.
Having worked as a namesmith, I…
Posted On: January 31, 2009
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Getting to Grenada is not easy. Maybe that’s why tourists are relatively rare, and an “undiscovered” label still sticks in most guidebooks. That’s all good by me. We came here, 12 degrees north of the…
Posted On: January 25, 2009
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After 18 dreamy days, it’s time to depart this Paradise. Happily, the BreakAway is not over; we set sail for Grenada at 7 am. But like most packing days, this one brings waves of emotion…
Posted On: January 11, 2009
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One Mission for this Breakaway is to seek out work/life hackers—inspirational role models making up their own rules. Like Sue and Sean, proprietors of the delightful Donkey Diner on St. John. He excelled in molecular…
Posted On: January 6, 2009
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Thanks to a day-long tour with a wise driver, a guided walk through the Botanical Gardens, and random chatter with loquacious locals, the SV green (and other countless colors) took on new meaning. They instinctively…
Posted On: January 5, 2009
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I’ve got a feeling we’re not in America any more. Heck, we may not even be on planet earth. This volcanic island is so blooming green and steep that the Hobbit might feel out of…
Posted On: December 30, 2008
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A private landing assures much untouched booty.
Focusing on fatherhood may be more natural and convenient when we’ve stepped away from our routines and out of (most) ruts. And for that, I’m grateful! Pursuing mutual…
Posted On: December 25, 2008
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Untraditional Christmas cactus in full bloom.
“Traditional” does not describe this Christmas Day. But meaningful? Oh yes. Going somewhere new forces you to see things in a new way, while also making memories more alive…
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 12, 2008
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“Our culture is suffering from an overdose of action and a shortage of contemplation. I consider contemplation a basic need; you even see it in animals. Just think about dogs and cats. You often see…
