My given name is Matt Chapman, but I was born into an era that already had too many Matts. That’s why I go by Chappy. My family and I call Birmingham, Alabama home, but traces of my small town Georgia roots slip out from time to time. I love nature, cooking, being a girl dad and taking long walks…anywhere.

Chappy’s Thoughts began in 2006 as a newsletter that was very obviously sent out on company time, but my bosses were amused enough to let it slide. With the help of my soon-to-be wife, these musings were edited and published into a book that can still be found on the backs of toilets around town. Then it felt like such amazing luck that Chappysthoughts.com was still available by the time I finally learned websites.

In 2012, I was hired by a startup founder with the job description of all the stuff they didn’t want to do. That opportunity was life changing on a number of levels. Now I have the gift of full-time commitment to the career I always wanted.

I write in order to make sense of life - specifically to laugh at it. Hopefully, I can help you do the same. Thanks for stopping by!