Archives for April 2022

- - - | written by Jason on 4/27/2022 | - - -

The Power of Turning Things Upside Down | Escape Adulthood LIVE #92

On this week’s show, we’re talking about Willy Wonka, the weird way Jason draws portraits, and why you might want to start turning things upside down. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/26/2022 | - - -

Pete Nehnevajsa, April 2022 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. This month's worthy recipient of this prestigious honor is Pete Nehnevajsa! In recognition of their efforts, Adultitis Fighters of the Month receive a special mini-canvas hand-painted by Jason, along with a …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/24/2022 | - - -

Beautiful Questions from Ugly Cookies

QUESTION: Is it possible to create a working Volkswagon Beetle out of rice cereal treats and fondant? I don't think so, but I wouldn't be surprised to fire up Netflix one day and see it happen. I am awed by the mind-bending confections people create on those baking competition shows. It's entertaining television. But watching them make their beautiful creations don't teach us as much as the ugly stuff we create ourselves.A few years ago, I led an unusual workshop. Instead of whiteboards, charts, and slides, we rolled out frosting, sprinkles, and sugar cookies. There was only one …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/20/2022 | - - -

Finding Beauty in Ugliness | Escape Adulthood LIVE #91

On this week’s show, we’re talking about bananas, 10 reasons to attend the Escape Adulthood Summit, and finding beauty in ugliness. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/17/2022 | - - -

My Secret to Being So Persistent

My parents recently hosted us for a birthday dinner. In Kim's card, my Dad had written something about us being the most persistent people he knew. Kim smiled, because we know how close a cousin "persistent" is to "stubborn," which is a synonym for "unreasonable," "pig-headed," and "cantankerous."But we took it for the compliment it was intended to be.Persistence, stubbornness, an abundance of sticktoitiveness...whatever you want to call it, we definitely have it.It's what allowed us to keep going for twenty years before making it to our dream home on Lake Michigan. We endured years of …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/13/2022 | - - -

The Secret to Being Persistent | Escape Adulthood LIVE #90

On this week’s show, we’re talking about funky chickens, Jason’s new series of paintings, and our secret to being persistent. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/6/2022 | - - -

Easter Eggs & Epitaphs | Escape Adulthood LIVE #89

On this week’s show, we’re talking about your epitaph, decorating Easter eggs, and questioning the Easter Bunny’s motives. Hang out with Kim & Jason Kotecki as they inspire, entertain, and encourage you in your fight against Adultitis. If you attend live, you’ll be able to chat with fellow Adultitis Fighters, have the chance to ask questions, and win prizes! Grab your favorite beverage, take a little Humpday break, and join us for a cup of hope! ☕️ 🍺 🍷 🎥 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:45 pm CT on Facebook.🚨Get notified when new shows go live & replays are available here.🔗 …

- - - | written by Jason on 4/3/2022 | - - -

The Myth of Perfect Timing

Is it weird that I don't remember my first kiss? That's weird, right?Another fun fact is that my first few kisses were instigated by the girl, not me. And that's not because I had so many of them chasing me; it's because I was waiting for the timing to be perfect.Was I waiting for a red, Jamaican-accented crab holding a big neon sign blinking, "Kiss the girl!"? No, of course not. That's ridiculous.I was waiting for the billboard after that to assure me that the first sign was the sign I was waiting for.Truthfully, I was afraid. I was lost in questions: Is this the …