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

As we march through our years growing up/maturing, we are aware of our purpose, goals, aspirations and responsibilities. These were all right in front of us. For me, it was starting a new life with my wonderful Wife, (Denise), and our plans to have a Family; which we were blessed with two amazing Children, (…

I am beginning the second year of the retirement phase of my life, which by the way I am referencing as the ‘Encore’ phase not retirement; I will address this in a future writing. This verse from Nina Simone is apropos. I must admit, transitioning to this phase of life was not as easy as…