You know you're getting old when even eclecticism seems to be getting stale.  And "eclectic" is an apt description of Hagen's experience, education, and interests. Born (1937) and raised in rural Montana, his first stab at college (Engineering) and the US Army (Intelligence) catapulted him into the world of business, industry and idleness. Job stops included stints as a cartographic draftsman, aerodynamic test data analysis, human factors engineering (after earning a BA in psychology), and business operations as a program planning staff specialist. Along the way, he took a law degree (JD, University of Santa Clara) and was admitted to the California State Bar where remains as an inactive member.

In mid career, Hagen experienced two years of quadriplegia and subsequent rehabilitation which afforded him the opportunity to more closely examine his own relationship with God and his own spirituality without many of the intrusions and responsibilities associated with physical life.  The experience enriched his life and strengthened his faith.

Although able to return to work after his two year hiatus thanks to an enlightened employer (Lockheed) he took disability retirement in 1997 and returned to Montana where he continues to read, ponder, write, and continue his education thanks to the resources of The Teaching Company. Interests include history, religion, and philosophy. He is the author of "Piercing the Temporal Veil" available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Still married since 1959, he and his wife have two children and three grand daughters. He is a member of Columbus Evangelical Church and an avid supporter of a local interdenominational youth group (www.stillwateryouthcenter.com).