I found myself in conversation with a friend discussing the second edition of a professional book released last year. I commented that updating the book had not been a part of my plan for my third act, but it was a professional legacy. That conversation started me thinking more about my legacy and how I […]
As Jewelle was preparing to retire as Director of Grants & Community Initiatives at Horizons Foundation to devote full time to her writing career, we interviewed her to learn about her experience in preparation for this transition both practically and emotionally. We share her perspectives below. The 3rd Act: What motivated your decision to retire […]
Barbara, you are well over traditional retirement age, yet you are healthy and vital, why did you decide to retire at this time? I can afford to retire now…I would have retired sooner if it had been financially feasible. I felt done with my job both emotionally and energetically. Parts of it were tedious although […]
We welcome our guest blogger from Ireland, Greg Butler: Shakespeare’s ‘Seven Ages of man’ suggests that there is an underlying pattern to our lives involving distinct stages or acts- infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, and second childhood. The successful transition between stages depends on how well the preceding life phase has been lived. Retirement […]
