Joseph Henderson:  

Some of you may recall that my dad owned a machine shop in the area. I worked there during my high school years for pocket money. I studied electronics on my own time in preparation for formal training after highschool was over. I registered in advance for that while still in highschool. Between school, work, my home chores and my self imposed study habit, I had little time for socializing and after school activities. Additionally, I struggled with hayfever and onset asthma, which almost killed me twice! Between my activities and illness treatment, I was a pretty dull boy socially. For that, I apologize to my classmates. The medications available at the time rendered me listless and dull of mind. If I didn't take them. I was miserable with sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose most of the time. The winter snows were my only real relief. I went on to graduate from Pennco Technical Institute in August of 1979. I maintained my independent technical studies in addition throughout that period. My one regret is that I didn't pursue a course of study in business administration. Because, on my own decision, I chose to go straight into business right after graduating. It was all work. Practically no play and absolutely no time for women or socializing, which is why I never married or settled down. It took a heart attack in 2014, while attending a class at a local community college to evoke a change in my personality. I realized I wasted a substantial part of my life not preparing for the things that really matter in life. A wife and family. The discipline I imposed on myself to succeed financially blinded me to that fact. After the heart attack, my body changed physically. My mental faculties also changed. I had a different perspective on life. I bounced back some after a couple of years but never regained the focus I had before the attack. Ten years later, I had another heart attack. This time while returning home ...Expand for more