...but still a very dark day.

Letter to a friend:

Hi. We are holding together. Our sympathy and support to F— let her know that we will endure, and eventually overcome.

Last night was a nightmare. I had to leave the election “party” across the street early and head to bed, with a double dose of blood pressure medicine and a tranquilizer, even though I hate taking medicine, and I slept little, if at all.

Good long conversations with A and B today, both of whom have a big investment in the future. I think we agreed that barring nuclear war we will survive the next four years. And we seem to think that the next four years will see the formulation of a magnificent and enduring progressive coalition (likely with Obama as a catalyst).

A and I are working on writing a platform that will tempt all the red-neck, flyover ignoramuses to actually think about what they are doing, and possibly vote for self preservation.

Pax and I took an extra long walk today (mostly flat, with thick atmosphere), avoiding the least bit of political discussion, and that helped.

I hope you and L, and F and J are doing okay. It helps to have friends and family in times like this.

Take care, and think positive.

—Jim