Tag: Groovy Ranch
The Groovy Don’ts of Building Wealth
A wit once remarked that the secret to avoiding poverty in America is to abide by three don’ts. Don’t drop out of high school. Don’t have kids unless you’re married. Don’t be allergic to work—always be gainfully employed, regardless of how humbling that may be at times. Brilliant. I defy anyone to unearth a guy…
I Cut Wood for 30 Days
Because I’m a fan of bodyweight training, I come across a lot of YouTube videos like the one below. Well, since I’m a little long in the tooth, I really have no interest in doing 100 pull-ups or push-ups a day for 30 days. I just don’t have the intestinal fortitude to push myself physically…
The Miracle of the Modern Home
Mrs. Groovy and I are big fans of Peyton Place, which we watch on YouTube. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Peyton Place, it was the first nighttime soap opera in television history. It ran from 1964 to 1969. Anyway, it was based on a book of the same name. Peyton Place was…
Building Groovy Ranch: Update 38 The Unknowns of Moving
This week I want to discuss the unknowns of moving to Groovy Ranch plus a few other topics. Individually, the unknowns I refer to are not very complex—but together, they add up to a whole bunch of questions. The Great Unknowns Internet The only game in town at Groovy Ranch is CenturyLink. We can’t get…
One Cheer for Income Inequality
The year is 1986. For one recent college graduate, it’s the best of times. For another recent college graduate, it’s the worst of times. Let’s now look at some key stats for these recent college graduates—one who happens to be me, and the other who happens to be my cousin. When I look at these…