Tuesday 28 April 2026 in 2026

Dear A,
Last night, I had a frightening dream about someone I care about. I woke in the early hours and texted them to check in. They didn’t reply until about 11 a.m., just to say they’ve got a cold but nothing serious.
Today, I’ve been working on interview questions, though I’ve had low energy. I briefly thought of skipping the interview tomorrow, but I know I’ll go and just do my best. thought about skipping the interview altogether but decided I’ll go and do my best. Yet, sometimes on days like this, I know my best won’t feel particularly great, because I just don’t feel at my best. I’m hoping for an early night and a clearer head tomorrow.
Yesterday, I found myself reflecting on a tension I’ve struggled with for some time—my commitment to pacifism, yet the troubling thought that in certain cases, I wonder if violence could be justified. These are two opposing feelings that create a real tension in me.
A, I wonder what’s been on your mind today. I’d guess something like the recent attempt on Trump’s life. I wonder what you think about that. I imagine you’re listening to your usual political shows and forming a perspective, probably one quite different from mine.