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Golf Classes vs. Golf Academies »

My sister, like many people, is taking golf lessons to improve her game.  But what is the difference between golf classes and the degree programs offered at some golf academies?

Golf classes are usually recreational, whereas golf degrees are usually career driven.  Whether the student wants to pursue a pro golf career or a golf career in another facet […]

Graduation Not in the Cards for All College Students »

I saw an amazing statistic today — only 52 percent of all college students actually get their degree within five years.  Some take much longer to earn their degree, while others simply never graduate.
Even though I am shocked by the statistic, I probably shouldn’t be.  The article talks about how colleges are trying to encourage […]

Airsoft vs. Video Games »

Tonight I sat on the couch with my husband and our friend, reading and writing while the two of them played video games.  Not for the first time, it struck me how pointless video games are — I mean, seriously, they’ve got to be killing brain cells left and right!
I also thought about real-life alternatives […]

Growing Up on Skis »

I remember my very first pair of skis — a blue plastic pair that strapped onto my shoes when I was a toddler.  I even dimly remember my parents pulling me along on them when I was really little.  I was probably only about two years old at the time, maybe younger.
I have a lot […]

Back Pain? You’re Not Alone »

It really amazes me how many people I know, or have known, who have back problems.  I used to think that back pain was only experienced by people in unusual circumstances — too overweight or too inactive, for example, or perhaps too active, as in the case of athlete’s injuries.
This is really not the case, […]