“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.” – Winston Churchill

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TRAIN OF THOUGHT

The Sweet Spot

Having successfully crested the ten-year mark of my military retirement, I have drawn some hard-won conclusions about the paths we should...

Jul 13, 20255 min read

Life Coaching from an English Setter

Having spent a considerable amount of time with my English Setter (Helen) since my military retirement, I have come to greatly appreciate...

Feb 9, 20255 min read

The Autumns of Our Lives

The Autumn of Our Lives Please forgive my long delay in posting an entry to this journal as I thought it best to experience more of...

Oct 18, 20245 min read

The Right Decision at the Right Time

No one would question the simple truth that retirement counts as a life change, which can be an extremely difficult transition even under...

Mar 5, 20233 min read

The Value of Volunteering

I have written a myriad of entries on the risk that holidays present to our veterans’ populations over the years and strategies to...

Dec 20, 20222 min read

You Survived The Holidays, Now What?

The doldrums of a Maine winter can be especially difficult for veterans as they follow the fast paced and emotion filled holidays. It is...

Jan 9, 20223 min read

Beating BiPolar Disorder

https://app.resonaterecordings.com/hosting/mainely-matters/d7214b69-c827-4f8c-8246-bbb76f243a76 A podcast on Mainely Matters featuring a...

Oct 21, 20211 min read

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My name is Jack Mosher. I had the incredible experience of serving in the United States Army for nearly 30 years. Upon my retirement, I learned some important lessons about transitions, resilience and how to live a balanced, healthy life after my service. It wasn't always easy, so I have dedicated this journal to perhaps shed light on the pathways of my fellow veterans as they negotiate this period of great personal change.