Terry’s Thoughts: a blog about self-awareness during the retirement phase of life, what I am calling the Encore Phase

  • “Vivere Senza Rimpianti” (live without regrets)

    “Vivere Senza Rimpianti” (live without regrets)

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded image, You can click on the title to present the image) Hello and hope your days continue to treat You well. It’s June (already) and we are quickly moving through the year -and- for the parents reading this, summertime with…

  • The Encore Phase Redefining Us

    The Encore Phase Redefining Us

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded image, You can click on the title to present the image) Hello and Good Day! Thank You for stopping by to check out another article, it’s always appreciated! Denise and I enjoyed a wonderful week in Gulf Shores, AL last…

  • Remain Patient

    Remain Patient

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded image, You can click on the title to present the image) Hello and Good Day! Hope You have been doing well -and- that Spring has arrived in your Neighborhood. Here in Indy, we continue to be ‘teased’ with a few…

  • What Now?

    What Now?

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded image, You can click on the title to present the image) Hello and Good Day! Hope You have been doing well and making the most of your days. I end my articles with the following statement; “Never quit searching, never…

  • Second Half Of Game – Focus

    Second Half Of Game – Focus

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded image, You can click on the title to present the image) We are approaching one of my favorite times of the (sports) year – NCAA Tourney, “The Big Dance!” It’s an exciting time as we have the opportunity to watch…

  • Retirement Planning – Preparing For The Second Half

    Hello and Good Day! Hope You have been doing well -and- continue to make the most of your days. As always, appreciate You taking your time to stop by Terry’s Thoughts. I am taking a slightly different shift in this article. I am wanted to share a podcast my Son, (Justin), forwarded to me to…

  • Amor Fati (“love of one’s fate”)

    Amor Fati (“love of one’s fate”)

    Hello and Good Day! We are in to February already -and- I hope your new year continues to provide You with great days and moments! It’s difficult to believe I am beginning the 4th year of my Encore Life! I must admit, it does not seem like it was “just yesterday.” It feels a bit…

  • Another Chapter Closes For Our Family

    Another Chapter Closes For Our Family

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded picture, You can click on the title to present the picture) Hello and Good Day! Hope You have been doing well -and- the new year has been good to You. Thank You for taking a moment out of your day…

  • Another Year To Look Forward To…

    Another Year To Look Forward To…

    (*note: if You are reading this article on your phone and don’t see the embedded picture, You can click on the title to present the picture) This new year I enter into the fourth year of my ‘Encore’ phase of life. As I wrote in my third article; ‘Where Does Time Go…it does not slow down…

  • Can’t Go Back…And You Should Not Want To

    Can’t Go Back…And You Should Not Want To

    Hello and Good Day Hope You are doing well today -and- as always, greatly appreciate You taking the time to check-in and read the article! Also, hope You and your Family enjoyed a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday -and- now preparing for this Holiday Season! Just as this 2024 Holiday Season is quickly approaching Us, so is…

Never quit searching. Never settle. Never give up seeking your purpose.