He Grinned like a Grill on a Buick

Ever-expanding technology is leaving many of our young in a lurch in their journey to a secure financial future. Even those with degrees are not having it easy.

Many are so disheartened that they give up the search—or do worse than give up.

A report I read today said, “One in ten men aged 20 to 24 is effectively doing nothing—neither enrolled in school nor working.” “Since 2010, suicide rates among young men have risen by a third…" NY Times: Boy Crisis 2025

But some find a way to survive, even thrive.

My sweetheart Cheryl and I have long realized that summer traffic in Long Beach is especially challenging.

We don’t drive east or west on Broadway in summer; we take Park Ave.

Broadway and thoroughfares near it are not only filled with cars making U-turns, darting for scarce spots, some perhaps distracted, or even high. But also with so many bicyclists, some toting surfboards, or talking on their phones. Those, along with the usual pedestrian traffic of joggers, dog walkers, carriages, and strollers, make our streets near the beach a challenge.

As careful as we are, we are still concerned about colliding with them when it's not our fault. So we decided to get dash cams.

I’m at the age where I’m not installing anything except my butt in my recliner. So we looked up an installer of things electronic.

Therein lies my real story about hope for the future for many whom you love.

My essay is about a man who, despite having no college education, found his way to a successful life.

He did it by doing what he loved with persistence, skill, diligence, and honesty. See why He Grinned Like a Grill on a Buick.

Be well,

Leebythesea

Boy Crisis 2025