Tag Archives: life

“Always Leave the Office on Time” by Dr. Abdul Kalam

Posted on April 17, 2016 by hogie2005

  Resources control our lives. Money is the most tangible of these resources but so often we forget that we trade our most valuable resource for money, and that is our time. Much like real estate, there is a finite … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Darius Foroux and 25 Things About Life

Posted on February 23, 2016 by hogie2005

I guess I like checklists because the following 25 items provided by Darius Faroux in his post “25 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago” each have their own value and merit for thinking more about … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Life Worth Living and Knowing It

Posted on February 17, 2016 by hogie2005

I re-read this excerpt from one of my recent blog posts, “How Successful People Think: Part Two,” and I think it is worth repeating. Everyday how we live our lives is a reflection of who we are, were, and who … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Sh*t My Dad Says” by Justin Halpern

Posted on October 24, 2015 by hogie2005

This book is food for the soul because it will make you laugh out loud. It’s not as introspective as my typical fare but that’s okay. My excerpts here will not make you think the deepest thoughts but they will … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Non-Fiction | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ground Soldier Survivability Enhancement

Posted on April 15, 2015 by hogie2005

Introduction The discipline of combat survivability is well defined for aircraft. Other physical combat systems like ships and ground vehicles have been explored, but not to the breadth and depth of aircraft. This ground soldier survivability assessment seeks to adapt … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thoughts for a Great Man’s Funeral

Posted on February 19, 2015 by hogie2005

On January 22nd, 2015, I took the opportunity to speak at a funeral for the first time in my life. It felt mildly selfish because at my own Father’s funeral in 2005 I didn’t have the strength for myself or … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Farewell to Father” by Jacob Levenson. Men’s Health March 2010.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by hogie2005

The following excerpt from the full Men’s Health article made me think a lot about my Dad, especially the night he died, November 27, 2005. I never really gave myself closure to my father’s passing until years later. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment