Ronald Kruger:  

After high school and DMACC, got a job at a local insurance company in the accounting dept. In 1978 was transferred to the NYC office as manager. Wow, what a change in life with a chance to see another part of the world! Got to see Broadway plays as well as witness 9/11 much too close as I was working in NYC that day. The one to two hour (each way) commute into NYC every day to work was a challenge at times, but the job provided opportunities to see and do new things in New York City. I worked in the Empire State Building for a few years until the office moved. After I moved to NJ, I enjoyed the single life with being able to visit many interesting places around the area. For a few years I was in charge of a Single Adult group at church. I helped plan activities and other events for the group. For some time, I was the only guy and that made it extremely enjoyable! Married Lois in 1984. No kids, unfortunately. But that allowed me to help a few less fortunate kids whose parents had unfortunate financial times. I give the kids encouragement as well as help their parents provide basic needs. These kids make my head swell in that they all wish I was their dad (their fathers are not active in their lives)! Two kids got me playing Toontown with them; but now I'm hooked as I play even when they are not on! I still enjoy tropical fish with multiple aquariums. About 10 years ago, I obtained several Dwarf African clawed frogs. They laid eggs and I tried what was stated to be impossible; raising them from eggs. 200-plus frogs later... still have a few but no longer saving eggs. Being on a tight budget, I've rediscovered goldfish at 10 cents each. Also enjoy gardening, houseplants (Gesneriads), and photography. Im currently taking classes at the local high school put on by the computer club; students provide one-on-one lesson assistance to the adults. Within the last 8 years I have had a few surgeries; two hip repl...Expand for more