Every December it’s the same thing; my family and friends chew my ear off with cheery prognostics about the year to come. “This year, I’m going to write a book!” says my sister. “This year, I’ll learn to play piano!” says Mom. “Girls, I’m going to Harvard!” says Elle. All of which makes me seem like a Debbie Downer when I say, “This year, I’m gonna survive a global pandemic.” At first, this year was no exception. Presents unwrapped and figgy puddings consumed, my friends started to make optimistic predictions about the calendar year to come. “2020 will be our year,” they…
Author: Ramsey Daniels
Ramsey Daniels
Ramsey Daniels is a writer and comedian currently living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He's had pieces published with Points in Case, Queen Mob's Teahouse, and Little Old Lady Comedy, and his Tiger King tweet was featured on BuzzFeed and the New York Post. You can find him on Twitter @ram_punzel or Instagram @rampunzelofficial, or read more of his work at writingbywramsey.com.