by Jim Chaput | Jul 30, 2019 | Jim's Blog
When people on whom you depend are not pulling their weight, it can be tempting to reduce your own effort. “They’re not trying hard, so why should I?” It’s a mistake to lower your personal standards. After you do it once, how do you decide when your...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 29, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Living with a dog reminds me that not being able to clearly communicate can be very frustrating. It must be a challenge for our furry friends to have such a limited set of signals. Roli has a few clear signals that we understand. Resting his head on a chair and giving...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 28, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Even after more than a quarter century together, Trish and I still puzzle each other. Sometimes I think we are from different planets. It’s a common occurrence for Trish to say something and me to respond, “What the heck are you even saying?” She then explains...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 27, 2019 | Jim's Blog
It’s funny how many of us get to the end of the week, excited by the approach of the weekend. If you work Monday through Friday, the weekend means freedom from the weekly grind. Saturdays are the best. Sunday nights definitely have a different feel than the rest of...
by Jim Chaput | Jul 26, 2019 | Jim's Blog
This post is inspired by a comment on one of my earlier posts. One of my devoted readers lamented the fact that she has not gone sailing because she has not yet learned how to back up the trailer. What a bummer! One of the things I miss about living close to Boston is...
