Uncharted Rhythm

Honest reflections on unexpected exits, planned retirements, and finding your new rhythm.

  • Into the Deep

    Into the Deep

    Before I share the heavier stories that shaped this blog, I want to begin with something simple — a moment from childhood that has stayed with me for decades. It’s a story about enthusiasm, risk, and leaping before you fully understand the water beneath you. In many ways, it mirrors how I’m approaching this new…

  • Shock and Awe

    Shock and Awe

    The Unexpected Mirror: Forced Job Loss vs. Planned Retirement The shock hit before the words fully landed. I was meeting with my boss and told I needed to find a new job.  What? Did I just hear what I thought I heard.  This can’t be right, can it?  I heard the words but they were…

Author Introduction

I’m Lance — a neophyte blogger exploring the emotional, financial, and social terrain of life’s transitions. After nearly 50 years of full‑time work across multiple sectors, I created Uncharted Rhythm as a way to stay curious, keep learning, and make sense of the moments that reshape us — whether they arrive by choice or by surprise. I write honestly, learn as I go, and hope these reflections offer grounding, perspective, and a sense of companionship along your own path.

If you’d like to know more about my story, you’ll find it on the About Me page.