My late father was a high school teacher and basketball coach who learned a lot about the world around him during his 81 years. I’ll never forget how, when he’d hear me grousing about what could have been, he would always give me a look and sternly warn, “Don’t look back.” I’ve come to appreciate how wise his words were, but let’s face it, sometimes we don’t need wisdom — we need relief. Barely a few weeks into Year Two of Donald Trump’s second term, I can’t help but shake my head when I think about how much better off...