I migrated to California from Michigan in 1979 to pursue my education. Life intervened, but I returned to school in 2004, completing a bachelors in Mathematics at Chico State in 2011, and a Masters in Statistics at Cal State East Bay (CSUEB) in 2013.
As of 2024, my time is divided between the Sierra Foothills and the Bay Area. I taught Statistics as a lecturer at CSUEB, and now serve as CFO for International Comparisons and The Hayward Area Planning Association.
I worry about the future of our world, and the United States in particular. It seems to me that the American Dream has become a nightmare for many, and remained a wistful dream for many others. I do not know if life in the US has ever measured up to the image of 2.5 kids (just what is .5 child anyway?) mom, dad, house and vacations over the summer. I know I did not grow up in that world.
Nevertheless, in the recent atmosphere of uncertainty, I hope that we learn some lessons going forward and create an American Dream that we are happy to wake up to.
09/25