Author: Mr. Groovy
The Scary World of AI
I’m about halfway through writing my political opus, The Groovy Guide to Liberty. And since I anticipate completing this tour de force by the end of the year, I have started exploring the design of the book. For the front cover, I’m thinking about Mr. Groovy crossing the Delaware as a heroic George Washington substitute.…
Where Does the Money Go?
I recently came across a report that claimed New York City’s Department of Education spent $37,136 per student in 2022. Now, assuming this report is accurate, where did all that money go? The average class size in New York City is 25. Twenty-five times $37,136 equals $928,400. The starting teacher salary is $61,070, and the maximum…
America Isn’t a Google Racist Country
Generally speaking, you can’t earn a high income without discipline and self-control. The three leading indicators of discipline and self-control are as follows: Here’s how America’s four main demographic groups stack up against these leading indicators: Race/Ethnicity Percentage of Out-of-Wedlock Births Average SAT Score Homicide Rate Asian 11.7 1229 1.6 White 28.2 1099 3.2 Hispanic…
Our Gilligan Government and Our Castaway Voters
Mrs. Groovy and I typically end our incredibly hectic and productive day by watching something frivolous on Tubi. On most nights, it’s Eight Is Enough. But sometimes we stray from the kooky mayhem of the Bradfords and watch either One Day at a Time or Gilligan’s Island. And every time we watch Gilligan’s Island, I…
I’m Awesome Because I Love Coochie
I suppose I should be proud of myself because I taught myself database management and programming and ended my professional career as a kick-ass data analyst. I suppose I should be proud of myself because I have a knack for art. I suppose I should be proud of myself because I’m nearly 62 years old…