http://ldkbox.com Musings on daily life Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:24:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today I was informed of the passing of a former classmate, teammate and friend from the Class of 1970.  It saddened my heart when I read the email from another classmate of 1970.  It was hard for me to grasp the loss.  Separation does make it easier to avoid thoughts ... http://ldkbox.com/2010/01/sad-day-for-the-class-of-1970/ I had mentioned previously that I was going to write about people that are to be admired.  Someone to look up to and consider a role model.  I could start off with my Father since he is the first role model.  I could also use my uncles on both sides ... http://ldkbox.com/2010/01/honorable-men/ As is my habit I tend to read blogs and news articles during the early morning hours.  Recently,  I have been introduced to some bloggers from my home town that has broken me of the habit of  reading the headlines of the New York TImes.  Now I go to the ... http://ldkbox.com/2010/01/what-a-great-things-blogs/ I worked for a construction company for 15 years or so and made a lot of friends along the way.  I managed to cultivate friendships with the owner, office staff, and cohorts.  Somewhere along the way the company needed to expand and a partner was brought in to help the ... http://ldkbox.com/2010/01/not-everybody-is-able/ I know I had made a wish for a Happy New Year in my previous post but today is the first day of the year that we get to live that wish.  I am excited!!  I know...why is he in such a good mood?  Oh, I don't know... maybe it ... http://ldkbox.com/2010/01/january-1st-2010/ Well, we made it another year.  We fooled them all and I am not going to tell anyone.  I have a habit of scanning the pages of several newspapers that I receive on line as I set at the computer at our kitchen table.  It is my early morning ritual ... http://ldkbox.com/2009/12/happy-new-year/ I never go back to my old posts to find a repeat of an old topic.  I rather like the idea that my posts,  although by the same author each day,  give a life to my blog to which a constant growth can not only be discerned but expected by ... http://ldkbox.com/2009/12/i-never-go-back/ 2010 is looming as December 2009 draws its last breath and things I have to look forward to have come to the fore.  Memories are the first thing that come to mind.  As in what lays a head?  Will they be life enhancing or will it be detrimental?  Memories of ... http://ldkbox.com/2009/12/memories-of-the-future/ Dear readers I beg you a moment or two .  I promise no boring beatitudes It is Christmas day and all through the Hage house  all creatures are playing there isn't one grouse. Our tummy's all fed as the wife fed us well.  Did the kids do wash the dishes pray tell? With ... http://ldkbox.com/2009/12/it-is-hallmark-times/ As the day started this morning I padded about the kitchen doing a little of this and a little of that.  Accomplishing nothing but spending time waiting for the first cup of coffee to come out of the coffee maker hot and steamy.  When I sat down to enjoy this ... http://ldkbox.com/2009/12/my-routine-is-changing-sort-of/