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The Folks on The Snake River, Idaho

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The Folks on The Snake River, Idaho

By Lenny Ackerman

September 11, 2024

A fisherman forms lasting friendships with locals during his trip to Snake River, Idaho.

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This Year of Remembrances

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This Year of Remembrances

By Lenny Ackerman

September 4, 2024

Reflecting on family remembrances and visiting ancestral graves during Jewish holidays.

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The Hamptons End of Summer

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The Hamptons End of Summer

By Lenny Ackerman

August 27, 2024

A reflective account of end-of-summer activities and anticipations for the upcoming season in the Hamptons.

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Last Days at Camp

By Lenny Ackerman

August 21, 2024

A nostalgic reflection on transformative summer camp experiences and their enduring impact on personal growth.

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The Olympics and More

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The Olympics and More

By Lenny Ackerman

August 14, 2024

An inspiring Olympic viewing experience transitions into a peaceful retreat at Camp Kabrook in Maine.

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Fog Blanket at Cape Porpoise

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Fog Blanket at Cape Porpoise

By Lenny Ackerman

August 7, 2024

Fog blankets Cape Porpoise, evoking quiet calmness and impacting local fishermen’s activities.

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The Big Chill at Camp

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The Big Chill at Camp

By Lenny Ackerman

July 30, 2024

Longtime friends reminisce and deepen bonds during a weekend camp, reflecting on aging, optimism, and shared memories.

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Stranger at the Counter

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Stranger at the Counter

By Lenny Ackerman

July 22, 2024

A quiet lunch at a Maine diner turns into an unexpected conversation about aging and politics.

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An Imperfect Day at Camp with My Kids

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An Imperfect Day at Camp with My Kids

By Lenny Ackerman

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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Kennebunk

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Kennebunk

By Lenny Ackerman

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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Maintaining the Maine Wilderness

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Maintaining the Maine Wilderness

By Lenny Ackerman

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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The Ponytail

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The Ponytail

By Lenny Ackerman

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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Father’s Day – Camp Bound

By Lenny Ackerman

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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June 6th — A Day of Remembrance

By Lenny Ackerman

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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Feast Away My Birds

By Lenny Ackerman

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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