June 1, 2026, body

dog on beach
A Cast Member discount got us to Sanibel Island the first time in 1988. A dog got us there the second time. And after three separate yellow labs in our life, we visited every year for 30 years.

Happy June 1, 2026.

While the Summer Solstice is three weeks away (June 21, 4:54am), Since childhood, i’ve always celebrated Summer’s arrival on June 1st.

Why?

As a kid, i actually thought Summer began at the beginning of the month. June = Summer.

Had no clue what a Summer Solstice is.

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Be yourself

colorful umbrellas at the beach
What kid wears a shirt at the beach? Note: not talking about SPF shirts. Those didn’t exist in the 1960s.

Be yourself.

You grew up in small town America.

Well, actually, you grew up outside small town America, in a subdivision of 24 homes.

Summers were your favorite Pennsylvania season.

Why?

Because you loved the heat.

And you loved being barefoot and shirtless as a kid.

Free.

Spirited.

You are no different now. Except for barefoot. Your chronic foot pain requires constantly wearing shoes.

Have you ever seen a 60-something dude living a shirtless life?

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The birth of a Summer of quotes

Lake McDonald Lodge marina
Lake McDonald Marina. My room offers the exact same view.

The birth of 2020’s Summer of quotes is funny because everything i write is a quote.

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90 days to liftoff

Swiftcurrent Pass with Forky
Swiftcurrent Valley view from Swiftcurrent Fire tower.

In three months, the first day of a Summer-long Glacier National Park visit begins.

Hiking nearly everyday feels invigorating now.

What will it feel like when it arrives?

Cold.

Windy.

Wet.

So be it.

Find a million ways to stay motivated.

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