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
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