Monday Meanderings - 1.4.2016

My fearless predictions for 2016 -

• Starbucks will continue its strategy to have a store on every corner, and at year-end will introduce plain white cups, which will upset some.
• Donald Trump will say something that embarrasses all of humanity, save for those who think he should be president of a major nation.
• Despite politicians who pat themselves on the back for lowering our property taxes, our property taxes again will go up.
• Portions of Texas will endure heavy rains.
• You will buy something you absolutely do not need.
• A coach with a winning record will be fired.
• The government will decide that some things that used to be bad for us to eat are now okay.
• Chairs and tables will be attached to the Internet, so you can check an app on your phone to see if they are still where you left them.
• The Texas Legislature will do nothing to bring ridicule upon our state. (Note: prediction good for 2016 only.)
• Either the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General - or all 3 - will do something (else) to bring ridicule upon our state.
• The last living person not on Facebook will finally give in and sign up.
• Portions of Texas will endure a drought
• A collegiate athlete will make headlines for behavior off the playing field.
• 2016 will be one day longer than 2015, 2014 or 2013. 
•  The government will decide that some things that used to be okay for us to eat are now bad.
• Something will happen (probably in gymnastics) at the Summer Olympics in Brazil that will make us wonder about the integrity of the Olympics.
• A pro athlete will make headlines for behavior off the playing field. 
• The Texas football team will not win the National Championship.
• The Federal government will reverse itself after changing its mind.
• Apple will introduce a product that we simply must, without doubt, own.