In these troubling times, it’s pretty easy to look at the news and see nothing but gloom, doom, and contention. But, I’m here to tell you that life’s not so bad. In fact, I think a lot of good things will happen over the course of the year 2025. Here are some predictions:
At some point in January, you will go outside, not realizing that it has snowed overnight. And you’ll be very happy to see that someone else has shoveled your sidewalk for you.
In February, you will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a kiss. It could be a moment of passion with the one you love, or it could be a small morsel of chocolate made by Hershey’s. (Or, if you’re especially lucky, it could be both!)
There will be at least one day in March when you can go outside without a jacket. And before April is over, you’ll be able to wear shorts.
The school year will end in May, and that will bring varying degrees of happiness to some students, teachers, and/or parents.
In June you’ll be initially reluctant to get your hair wet in the pool, but you’ll be happy with the decision to do so once you’ve done it.
During a fireworks show in July, you’ll think, “this has got to be the finale,” but then you’ll be pleasantly surprised when even more fireworks go off.
The school year will begin in August, and that will bring varying degrees of happiness to some students, teachers, and/or parents.
In September you’ll find some money when you are taking your laundry out of the dryer. It will be clean, laundered money.
Someone’s Halloween costume will remind you of an old friend of yours that you haven’t seen for several years. You’ll send a text to that friend, and they might even send a text back.
During Thanksgiving dinner, you will be offered some cranberry sauce in the shape of a can. And you will be offered cranberry sauce containing actual cranberries. And you will be able to choose which of these competing cranberry sauces you would prefer to consume.
Over the course of December, someone will leave a plate of cookies at your door. They will be delicious cookies.
And, at least three times during the course of the year 2025, you will get on the freeway and drive to your destination without any other driver doing something that makes you want to curse at them. (It will be a very good year.)”
Publisher’s Note: Thank you, Joe, for this refreshing reminder to find joy in life’s simple moments. Your optimism and humor are exactly what we need as we step into 2025. Here’s to a year of hope, kindness, and unexpected blessings!