I've been seeing predictions for 2022 by sources including political commentators, astrologists, soothsayers and Peruvian shamans. Probably the most famous prognosticator in history was Nostradamus, who published his book of predictions in 1555. His prophecies are so vague that people can interpret them in whatever way fits their agenda or beliefs. I will be more specific.
1. Aliens from outer space will make themselves known to us, but will not interfere in our lives. There will be no widespread panic. They will soon move on to other more interesting planets.
2. Bigfoot will be revealed as a time jumper and will continue to mess with us.
3. Enough people will get so fed up with the dishonesty and manipulation of TV news and commentary shows that they will stop watching, resulting in ratings increases for TV Land, Golf Channel and HGTV.
4. Recreational fishing and rockhounding will increase dramatically.
5. Master tapes containing never before heard songs by Jim Morrison and the Doors will be discovered in a storage shed in Laurel Canyon. A vinyl record box set will be produced and sell for a price of $10 to make sure it's affordable to everyone. Because everyone should be turned on to the Doors.
6. Summer nights will be warmer and last longer.
7. The number of mean people will be greatly reduced.
8. Contributions to charities will increase significantly.
9. The two major political parties will lose millions of members. Independent-leaning voters will make major strides in beginning the process to "throw the bums out."
10. The Denver Broncos will get a new head coach and a new quarterback.
So, if you've read this far you've noticed these are not really predictions. They are more like hopes and wishes, and all pretty specific to me...things I'm interested in and would like to see happen. You probably have your own list, but it would be cool if you share some of the items on mine. And - don't bother listening to the soothsayers. They are usually wrong. Just what is a soothsayer anyway?
