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THE BELIEVER: ON THE WATER
Jun 11, 2024
THE BELIEVER: ON THE WATER
Jun 11, 2024

Anybody who writes a book about fishing is obligated to say, Well it’s about more than fishing. And if they’re in the publicity department they add, It’s really about life.

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Jun 11, 2024
IN THE NEWS
Dec 5, 2023
IN THE NEWS
Dec 5, 2023

All the latest news is on my weekly newsletter called, wait for it, The Contender. You can subscribe here.

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Dec 5, 2023
COLD HARD FACTS: IN PRAISE OF ICE
Jun 12, 2023
COLD HARD FACTS: IN PRAISE OF ICE
Jun 12, 2023

Ice is cold. We know this. But we should take a moment to appreciate ice’s greatness. I like ice. Ice makes good things better and bad things less bad, which really recommends it.

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Jun 12, 2023
SPRING RITUALS: MEMORY SEASON
Apr 15, 2023
SPRING RITUALS: MEMORY SEASON
Apr 15, 2023

There’s a day early each Spring where you sense you’re on the far side of winter and you feel a surge of optimism. The first color appears in the trees, the sun comes out and the parks in New York are suddenly full.

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Apr 15, 2023
YOUR BETTER HALF: GIFTS FOR HER
Dec 2, 2022
YOUR BETTER HALF: GIFTS FOR HER
Dec 2, 2022

It’s the busy season, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t give generously.

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Dec 2, 2022
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Dinner in the country. Rain arriving.
Back on grill duty. 6lb bone-in pork shoulder. Overnight marinade. Found it takes about 3 hours to get to a good place. Will report back!
Very excited to share some theories about outdoor style with my friends at @jcrewmens at the great @troutbeck.ny. #injcrew
Hey now! Signing copies of “The Optimist” this Thursday, Aug. 19, 5-7pm at the great @mendprovisions in my hometown, Minneapolis. Come say hello!
A perfect kitchen (and dog) at wonderful Inness. Well done @taavosomer!
The Film Forum of Île de Ré.
Good doors, shudders, oysters, streets and everything else in Île de Ré.
The truly beautiful and gracious home of Matt and Yolanda. 🇫🇷🇫🇷

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