Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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September 11, 2024
A fisherman forms lasting friendships with locals during his trip to Snake River, Idaho.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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September 4, 2024
Reflecting on family remembrances and visiting ancestral graves during Jewish holidays.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 27, 2024
A reflective account of end-of-summer activities and anticipations for the upcoming season in the Hamptons.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 21, 2024
A nostalgic reflection on transformative summer camp experiences and their enduring impact on personal growth.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 14, 2024
An inspiring Olympic viewing experience transitions into a peaceful retreat at Camp Kabrook in Maine.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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August 7, 2024
Fog blankets Cape Porpoise, evoking quiet calmness and impacting local fishermen’s activities.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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July 30, 2024
Longtime friends reminisce and deepen bonds during a weekend camp, reflecting on aging, optimism, and shared memories.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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July 22, 2024
A quiet lunch at a Maine diner turns into an unexpected conversation about aging and politics.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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July 17, 2024
A family navigates a rainy day at camp, filled with fishing, consignment shopping, and reminiscing before returning to city life.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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July 10, 2024
An annual road trip to Kennebunk, featuring a foggy ferry ride, a stop at Miss Worcester Diner, and beautiful Maine seascapes.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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July 5, 2024
I had been planning a visit to the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust’s newest acquisition — a privately-owned family compound on Spednic Lake — and finally had the chance during my last trip up to camp.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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June 26, 2024
Fishing with Andy is always a treat! Not only do you never know what and where you will catch a fish, but the stories he tells are better than anything I could write.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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June 19, 2024
We celebrated Father’s Day on Saturday this year so I could get a jump start on a week up at camp.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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June 13, 2024
Much has been reported of the 80th anniversary of the landing of Allied troops at Normandy during World War II.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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June 5, 2024
Encouraged by bird expert friend, Chris, I visited Wild Bird Crossing in Bridgehampton to immerse myself in the world of bird feeders and chow for these little critters.
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