Dear My Despairing Beloveds,

a letter to you in the wake of the re-election of Donald Trump

I’ve interacted with many of you in person or passing in the days since November 5, but I wanted to speak to you at greater length.

First of all, I sympathize with your despair at Trump’s resounding win. I feel special sympathy for those of you over 70, who are looking ahead to four of your twilight years overshadowed by a man you despise. Secondly, I ho…