Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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January 16, 2025
Ed Van Put, a renowned fly fishing guide who taught many including a former President, is remembered.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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January 8, 2025
A new year’s quail hunt in Indiantown offers refreshing outdoor experience and nostalgic memories.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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December 31, 2024
Reflecting on gratitude for health, family, career, social life, and creative pursuits into the New Year.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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December 26, 2024
Holiday cheer in East Hampton contrasts with concerns over antisemitism and immigrant deportations.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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December 19, 2024
A fisherman unexpectedly caught a 70” tarpon off Rhode Island, suggesting climate change is altering fish migration.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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December 11, 2024
Review of “Cabin,” a humorous account of building out a livable cabin in the woods.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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December 6, 2024
Post-Thanksgiving reflections on a nostalgic Jewish food feast and a friend’s transition into semi-retirement.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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November 26, 2024
Increased migrant crossings over the northern border and a personal connection to immigration.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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November 22, 2024
A reflection on past and present roommate experiences, highlighting the impact of social media on selection process.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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November 13, 2024
Fishing guide Dale Wheaton, a beloved figure and conservationist, has passed away in Maine.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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November 6, 2024
President Trump wins re-election, sparking concerns about potential impacts on law, immigration, and economy.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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October 30, 2024
A voter reflects on the hostility of the current election, longing for civility and a peaceful outcome.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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October 25, 2024
Preparing two post-election pieces, reflecting on potential outcomes and the election’s tense atmosphere.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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October 16, 2024
An avid reader shares his lifelong passion for books and his extensive collection, reflecting on his early influences and habits.
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By Lenny Ackerman
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October 10, 2024
Reflecting on the rise of anti-Semitism post-Gaza war and its impact on Jewish individuals and communities.
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