by Jim Chaput | May 11, 2020 | Jim's Blog
I enjoy a lot of things that I didn’t like when I was younger. I regularly eat squash and spinach, sometimes even meatloaf. I listen to all types of music, including bands and genres that I was sure I didn’t like. With food, it was just a matter of trying something...
by Jim Chaput | May 10, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Listening might be the most important interpersonal skill. All of the other skills will be either enhanced or diminished by our listening skills. The fact that many of us listen poorly makes the skill even more valuable. Great listeners are like Unicorns, rare and...
by Trish Chaput | May 9, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
This year has been a bit challenging for me to keep a consistent habit of working out. Although I have a Crossfit gym membership, I rarely seemed to be able to make it to class. Likewise, despite having fitness equipment in my basement, I hardly ever use it. Before...
by Jim Chaput | May 8, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The effort of writing can feel like the tides. During the flood, the words flow effortlessly and you wonder why it ever seems hard. Stay humble; it’s only a matter of time until that tide of words ebbs. When it does, there’s nary a good word in sight and you feel like...
by Jim Chaput | May 7, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Before I started this blog, my primary creative outlet was photography. Many of the photos I made never went anywhere. Some went into albums that Trish put together from our trips and a few others made it onto social media. Not much of a result for all of the time and...
by Jim Chaput | May 6, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Not having everything you need can lead to unexpected solutions. Trish and I decided to have margaritas for Cinco de Mayo. We have plenty of Tequila and Grand Marnier, but we were short on mix. I prepped our drinks and they had a bit too much of a bite. Thinking about...
