by Jim Chaput | Feb 23, 2020 | Jim's Blog
In these contentious times, the world needs more love: – Listen to others – Open your heart to them – Volunteer to be part of the solution – Encourage others to do the same How much more can you do to share the...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 22, 2020 | Jim's Blog
Thursday was a busy day and Roli got a bit less exercise than usual. On Friday, I woke up to below zero temperatures and decided to compensate Roli for his Thursday patience. Despite the brutal cold, I took him to the lake for a morning jaunt in the snow. At one...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 21, 2020 | Jim's Blog
The amazing lifestyle we have in the mountains comes with a price. Although each of the four seasons is of equal length, winter feels longer than the others. Cold weather and snow often come in mid-autumn, making it feel like winter. Early spring snow is also common...
by Trish Chaput | Feb 20, 2020 | Guest Post, Jim's Blog
As a health coach, I help keep my clients accountable with the changes they are trying to make. One of the ways we do this is through a food diary. This can be done with pen & paper, on the computer or simply taking a photo of what they eat. This simple tool has...
by Jim Chaput | Feb 19, 2020 | Jim's Blog
For some decisions, it can be helpful to have an objective view. If you have your heart set on a big purchase, it’s even more reason to get another view. It might help you get a better deal. Even if it doesn’t, at least you’ll know what you’re getting yourself into....
by Jim Chaput | Feb 18, 2020 | Jim's Blog
With anything we do that requires skill, it’s easy to imagine how much better we would be if we had started earlier. This seems especially true when you see someone much younger who is better than you. “If only I had started when I was that young!” There’s no...