A reviewer of mine recently told a colleague of mine that Adam Eason (meaning me) “likes the sound of his own voice.” Damn, I do! So I want to tell you how and why I say that answer. If I were about to take you into hypnosis, and then yelled at you “Okay, relax, go…
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Golf Without Guilt: The Deception of Logic
Do you invest in regular instruction and practice diligently, but only see marginal improvement? Are you constantly improving or have you hit the proverbial “glass ceiling”? It is a common lament among mid to high handicap golfers that the more they learn, the worse they play. The key to transforming your knowledge into results is…
Why are addicts emotionally unavailable?
The partner or spouse of an active addict often has difficulty trying to understand the addict’s immature behavior and inability to fully participate in a loving and respectful relationship. There is no question that addicts are not as emotionally mature as their biological years suggest. Addicts are emotionally immature because their emotional growth stalled or…
Understand change management in relation to non-traditional students and academic advising
Throughout our professional life we will always find changes. The key is how we handle change, how we present ourselves in the face of change, and how we overcome obstacles to change. What is Change and how is it Associated with Academic Advising? Change is not easy, never has been and never will be, but…
Move your hips to the rhythm of the traditional dances of the island of Jamaica
Music and dance are two elements of Jamaican culture that you should consider experiencing during your visit to the island. Many original dances in Jamaica are of African origin and Jamaicans love to dance. The island’s traditional dances bear a striking resemblance to African dances, but the newer dance moves are more global, infusing hip-hop,…
ASL: know your 5 parameters
Have you ever seen a sign language interpreter in action? Well, after taking American Sign Language (ASL) courses and then going on to get the ‘nuts and bolts’ that an interpreter training program provides, I learned many aspects of ASL communication and I would like to share just a few in this article. The main…
How to increase your credit score 147 points (or more) WITHOUT spending your money in credit clinics
Who else wants to boost their credit score fast? Do you have an important purchase coming soon? Thinking of applying for a job… or a mortgage or even LIFE insurance to protect your family? It’s amazing how important credit is in our society…and if you’re not careful, your credit score CAN keep you from getting…
5 things you didn’t know about sports cards
If you’re a sports fan, chances are you collected trading cards as a child. You might remember blowing your allowance on a pack of pink bubblegum baseball cards at the corner store. He would open the packs in search of his favorite star, then trade with his friends or carefully slide some cards between the…
Willis Newton’s first bank robbery – 1916
In 1916, vast portions of rural Texas and Oklahoma were still very similar to the wild days of the Old West.. Sam Bass had been shot to death in a bank robbery in Round Rock, Texas, 38 years earlier. Jesse James had only been buried for 34 years. Thomas E. Ketchum (Black Jack Ketchum) had…
Five fun but frugal ways to entertain friends at home
To keep stress at bay, you’ll need to relax, unwind, and hang out with friends. But with restaurant meals, drinks, and movie tickets getting more expensive each year, almost everyone can’t help but be budget-conscious. And with the reality of paying off student loans or credit card debt, forget about taking trips and vacations to…