Contexts is trying to stay cool as the summer sizzles, blending dreams with reality. The essays in our new issue, Dream Horizons, are a panacea for the heat and your wanderlust. Whether you’re taking the family on a road trip, looking for a beach getaway, or just enjoying the sun, you’ll find plenty to ponder in these pages. No matter your summer dreams and realities, we hope this issue offers an island of warmth and reprieve. Being human means longing for the horizon, hoping and working for the promise of a brighter future.