Dear 2025

There’re lots that could be said about you, but the politest, and easiest thing one can say is you did indeed keep life rather interesting for the past 365 days. You didn’t tip toe in, weary to get things started. No, you jumped right in and started your reign with a reality show host once again being sworn into the office of the presidency, except this isn’t a reality show, this is real life!  What was that all about? Nothing like making your presence known. Of course, in all fairness his being back in office did happen in 2024, so technically speaking you are off the hook for that terrible incident happening. Unfortunately for us, and the rest of the world, we now must suffer the consequences of that fateful event. And honey, can I just say we have already started to see tragedy after tragedy since he placed his hand on the bible and swore to uphold the US Constitution. Which in hindsight, he obviously didn’t put his hand on the bible because if he had, I would have hoped the all-powerful one would have struck him down. Or he’s just watching from above scratching his head wondering what in the world we are doing as he did already show us what happens when a power hungry, ego maniac is in power. Did people already forget about Hitler? I mean, hello the similarities between the two are rather close. One of the most unsettling correlations between them is the establishment of the Gestapo, I mean ICE.  Under the guise of “deportation” they have gone in full force and started ousting individuals that the orange one doesn’t like. The word “ice” is now tainted forever. We may have to come up with a new word for frozen water. Open to suggestions if you have any. Then there are those tariffs? His grand plan to revive America’s trade overseas and “make” our trade partners pay their fair share, whatever that means, has ended up with an increase in prices throughout the country, an increase in unemployment as many companies can’t pay for the price increases imposed upon them due of the tariffs, and a decline in America’s standing in the world’s eyes. The one positive outcome, at lease for others, is an increase in foreign trade amongst other countries as they are no longer doing business with the US. So much for his America first agenda. And what is up with that White House remodel? He’s only been in office for a few months, and he’s already managed to destroy the rose garden and demolish the east wing because he wants a gold ballroom? Isn’t there already a ballroom in that place? And correct me if I’m wrong, if he is only going to be living there for four years, why build a new ballroom? Am I and the American people missing something here? I’m sorry, I seem to have gone off on a tangent about this tyrant, which is easy to do considering what is happening in the country right now, but I’ll move on and not bore you with my many questions about him as you are probably as puzzled as the rest of us. So, my next question is what’s up with California? I ask as lately they seem to always be berated by natural disasters. They started the year off on fire, due to lack of water, and are now inundated with too much water. I do believe they need to rethink their nick name from the Golden State to the state of disaster. It is rather appropriate these days. I’m beginning to think they want to leave the union and instead of being upfront about their feelings, they are self-sabotaging themselves by natural disasters. Another one of the many perplexing events that took place under your watch: Beyonce winning country album of the year! What’s up with that? As a country music fan, yes, I know me liking country music doesn’t fit the gay stereotype I’ve established for myself, but even I can’t be that stereotypical all the time. Don’t worry, I still love me some Barb, Bette, and Cher. Anyway, it was not a country album. It was her typical album with banjos thrown in. Even being blessed by the queen of country, Miss Dolly Parton does not give her a pass into country music. It just means that Dolly said she could record Jolene. One of the greatest events you brought us was the completion of Taylor Swifts Eras tour, thank you for that. Not that there is anything wrong with Ms. Swift, but it was nice to have a break from her, even if it was for a few months before she released a new album. Her fiancé is hot, so there is that. Probably one of the biggest surprises you brought was the election of the first American pope. While I’m not Catholic, it was nice to see an American finally land in that role. Of course, from what he’s shown us so far, he isn’t going to change the church’s stance on LGBTQ rights. Can’t have everything. On a personal level, if I may, you provided a few interesting events as well. I moved from the much-beloved city of New Orleans to a city just up the street. Well, one state and six hours away, but it’s still up the street. While the year did hold a few personal hiccups, I did, well I hope I did learn from them. After all we fall, we pick ourselves up and continue moving forward. I hope I’m a bit wiser than I was at the beginning. Well, my trust in mankind has probably been shattered, and it does appear that romance doesn’t seem to be in the cards for me, but at least I tried, not sure I’ll try again, but at least I tried. So, I’ll end by saying this, it was nice to know you, but alas it is time for you to step aside and let a new year in. Hopefully nothing as chaotic as this year, but with the orange one in power, anything can happen.

With much love,

Mz. Taylor

p.s. I don’t think I’ll ever forgive you for the cancellation of And Just Like That. That is unforgiveable.