This week's enriching outdoor excursions include a buck moon hike, a trek to the Truman Capote marker at Crooked Pond, and an exploration of a salt marsh in Northwest.

Last week, I was mugged. Someone pulled my lobster traps, whatever lobsters they may have contained, and three dozen oysters I had placed in the traps and left the rope tangled in knots. "Some people really suck," said my companion, who helps me on deck.

Kai Alversa struck out 14 of the 17 batters he faced when East Hampton's 11-12 traveling all-star tream played Southampton in a District 36 playoff game last week. And it might just be the first time that's ever happened in a playoff game here.