To the Editor:

My father-in-law, Arie Hoffmann, came to visit a few days ago from Southern California. He has been dreaming of the Island since he left last year. The air, the sea, the smell and the people – he loves it all!

California Dreamin’ has nothing on LBI.

He was inspired and wrote the following poem about it. I think it will remind people what a magical island we are fortunate to be spending time on.

May 10, 2023