By Tom Ackerman I t was a scene played out weekend after weekend throughout the summer during my years at the helm of the L. L. Bean Fly Fishing School. So out of balance. So busy making a living they forgot to make a life. Nature soothes the soul and revives the spirit.
Time outdoors teaches humility and patience and promotes a sense of well being.
Taking time off, time out, from the urgent demands pressing in on you from all sides sometimes is just what the proverbial doctor ordered. The Author Tom Ackerman has a passion for the outdoors and for sharing it with others. In 18 years at L. L. Bean, Tom developed, tested and marketed hundreds of fishing and hunting products for the legendary outfitter. He also directed their Fly Fishing and Wingshooting Schools, teaching the finer points to thousands from around the world. Today he operates Classic Connections, a highly personalized travel service for busy people who haven't made enough time for the outdoors.