There’s a kind of unspoken conspiracy to ignore how difficult life is, or to reframe it as something romantic — a heroic challenge to overcome on our way to the good life. In this conspiracy we each try to hide our scars, even from those closest to us and sometimes even from ourselves.

Luckily the nation’s cuisine hasn’t been remotely touched by Trump. A current New York Times heralded the nation’s 50 best dining spots. None show any MAGA influence.