Hopes and dreams for summer 2026

I don’t really do resolutions, but I think there’s something useful about writing down what you actually want before the season gets away from you. Summer in Minneapolis is short enough that if you don’t show up for it, it’s October before you’ve noticed.

Last summer I had a broken nose and nasal strips and a lot of time sitting still that I didn’t ask for. This summer I’m coming in with both nostrils working and a decent amount of motivation to make up for it, which feels like a good starting position.