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- - - | written by Jason on 7/12/2020 | - - -

The Secret to Great Steaks (and Happiness)

"Best Friends Forever: Meat & Heat" by Jason Kotecki. Acrylic on canvas. I love a good steak. Especially on the grill. One of my favorite tips for getting great flavor and tenderness is marinating the meat beforehand. (I like a mixture of soy sauce with a splash of Worcestershire.) And one of the best accompaniments to a perfectly-grilled medium rare steak is a big ol’ Idaho potato, loaded with butter, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Speaking of Idaho, that’s where Kim and I celebrated our twentieth wedding anniversary. We booked a gorgeous, secluded home surrounded by …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/8/2020 | - - -

The Secret to Great Steaks (and Happiness) | Escape Adulthood LIVE #10

On this week’s show, we’re talking about famous duos, picking strawberries, and the secret to a great steak that is also the key to happiness. 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 …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/5/2020 | - - -

Are You Playing the Wrong Game?

"All-American" by Jason Kotecki. 40 x 40 inches, Oil on canvas.Original is SOLD. Prints available here. This buffalo is terrible at golf.I know what you’re thinking, “Jason, Jason...this is a bison, not a buffalo.”Yes, apparently this is a bison. I grew up calling it a buffalo, but whatever. Either way, it’s like a wooly mammoth version of a cow. And it is an American icon. And they're a lot fewer of them than there used to be.Like the bison that once roamed the Midwestern plains by the millions, the American Dream is fading away. It’s not gone, it’s just different. It used to involve a …

- - - | written by Jason on 7/1/2020 | - - -

Are You Playing the Wrong Game? | Escape Adulthood LIVE #9

On this week’s show, we’re talking about our anniversary trip to Idaho, the new American Dream, and how to win the games of life. 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 6/28/2020 | - - -

What to Do When Your World Turns Upside Down

Ginny, age 5, by Jason Kotecki. Pencil on paper. When I’m working on a painting, I have to step back from time to time. I have to literally stop the activity of painting and be still before the work. Otherwise, I can’t see the painting through the brushstrokes. You might think that pausing slows down the process. What it really does is help me make better paintings. If I don’t step away every so often, I’m liable to get stuck overdoing part of the painting and end up ruining the whole thing. Giving myself some distance helps me notice certain aspects that I can’t see when I’m up …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/21/2020 | - - -

Different Is Cool, Except When It’s Not

"Different Is Cool" by Jason Kotecki. Art, t-shirts and other goodies available here. Is it possible to be correct when all the experts think you’re nuts?Iggy was a doctor who lived in the 1800s and was greatly concerned about the high rate of women dying after childbirth. He knew there had to be a reason for the problem, so he experimented with different solutions. Finally, he figured out a simple practice that was easy to do, and when it was followed saved lives.His colleagues rejected and ridiculed his idea, branded him a quack, and he was eventually committed to a mental institution …

- - - | written by Kim on 6/19/2020 | - - -

Studio Sneak Peek #115: EA Summit Gifts

A candid look behind the scenes of Jason’s studio, through the eyes of his biggest fan... …

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Jana Mauldin, June 2020 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. Jana Mauldin is a first-class Adultitis Fighter who challenges Adultitis in a dance battle and wins!! With a bright spirit and a kind heart, Jana sets a shining example for family and friends (just as her mom …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/17/2020 | - - -

Different is Cool | Escape Adulthood LIVE #8

On this week’s show, we’re talking about our favorite frozen treats, share a collaboration between Jason and our youngest child, and welcome a special guest to talk about the awesomeness of being different. 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 …

- - - | written by Jason on 6/14/2020 | - - -

How to Win the Battle Between Light and Darkness

"Shine On" by Jason Kotecki. Oil on canvas.Original is SOLD. Prints available here. Antonio Gwynn is an 18-year old high school student. He’d been watching all the unrest on the news and witnessed the damage that had been done in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. He decided it was time for action.If you watch the news, you may have heard that we are at war. It’s true, but the war is not between races, or political parties, or people who say “pop" versus “soda." We are in a battle of light versus darkness. Only when you understand that can you figure out how to achieve victory. I am …

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