A letter from 2026

It’s worse than we thought.

October 24, 2026

Dear Friend,

I hope all is well where you are. I’m managing. As difficult as my situation is, at least I have friends here. It helps make the long, anxious days a little easier. None of us knows exactly what to expect next.

Mostly, it’s frustrating. We tried so hard to warn people. It wasn’t hard to figure out. The signs were always there……